Long-term results after ankle arthrodesis: clinical, radiological, gait analytical aspects.
In a retrospective study the results of operatively treated ankle joints were critically discussed. In a period from January 1, 1977 to December 31, 1994, a total of 35 arthrodeses were carried out. Seventeen patients were followed up clinically, radiologically and with a gait analysis. Not only the radiological surgical result was of interest, but also the heel-toe movement of the stiffened foot in the individually adapted orthopedic footwear compared to standard footwear. A significantly improved heel-toe movement was found in orthopedic shoes, although there is a reduction of movement in the hindfoot in the sagittal plane.
Trouillier
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Orthopaedic University Hospital Centre of Grosshadern, Munich, Germany. hans.trouillier@ort.med.uni-muenchen.de
Hänsel
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Schaff
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Rosemeyer
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Refior
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HJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012775:Shoes