Tibio-talo-calcaneo fusion using a locked intramedullary compressive nail.
We present the clinical results and outcomes of 30 consecutive patients (31 ankles) who have undergone tibio-talo-calcaneal arthrodesis using an intramedullary nail to achieve bony union. This was a prospective study and surgery was performed by the senior author in a single hospital. We achieved high levels of satisfaction and outcome via the AOFAS and SF-36 scoring systems. We propose that this method of arthrodesis is reliable and easily reproducible for patients with severe arthritis and bone loss at the ankle and subtalar joints.
Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UD, United Kingdom. Krissenchettiar@hotmail.com
Chettiar
C
Krissen
Halder
H
Sumon
Bowman
B
Nicholas
Cottam
C
Howard
Armitage
A
Andrew
Skyrme
S
Andrew
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome