Long-term outcome of ankle arthrodesis.
The small number of long-term studies performed after successful arthrodesis suggests that most patients are satisfied with their outcomes. Some patients, however, eventually become limited by pain and degenerative changes elsewhere in the foot. Over time, subjacent joint arthritis is highly likely, especially that which involves the subtalar and talonavicular joints. (Fig. 1)
Muir
Dawson C
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, 01017 Jppll, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009, USA.
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Annunziato
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Saltzman
Charles L
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D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome