title: Arthrodesis of the ankle: arthroscopic, mini-open, and open techniques.
abstract: Despite recent advances in ankle arthroplasty technology, arthrodesis remains the gold standard for the operative treatment of advanced ankle arthritis. Choice of technique should be guided by the surgeon's experience and the amount of deformity present. In all cases, close attention to detail is essential in performing this procedure to ensure that the patient is provided with a well-fused, stable ankle and a well-aligned plantar grade foot suitable for functional ambulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Services, Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. steven.raikin@mail.tju.edu
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Raikin
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome