title: Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis after tibial pilon open reduction internal fixation.
abstract: Ankle arthrodesis is an essential tool in the foot and ankle surgeon's armamentarium. Despite the evolving technology and ongoing research in ankle arthroplasty, arthrodesis continues to be a proven and safe option for the majority of patients with ankle arthritis refractory to conservative management. Here, the authors present their technique of an arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis specifically in the setting of a previous open-reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for a tibia plafond type fracture. They have found this to be a reliable technique to achieve a solid ankle arthrodesis while minimizing soft-tissue trauma and dissection in an already compromised soft-tissue envelope.
authors.affiliation: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA. solanakid@gmail.com
authors.forename: Thomas G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*