title: Ankle arthrodesis: a literature review.
abstract: Ankle joint arthrodesis should be considered the gold standard procedure for end-stage ankle arthritis in the appropriate patient. Incisional approach and fixation technique should be based on the patient and specific needs. Arthrodesis can be achieved with adequate resection of cartilage, good compression across the fusion site, stable fixation, proper postoperative protocol, and patient compliance. It is important to remember that positioning of the ankle joint is a keystone in ankle arthrodesis. There are complications that can arise from the ankle fusion, including the need for further surgical intervention owing to arthritis in the subtalar and midtarsal joints.
authors.affiliation: padeheer@gmail.com
authors.forename: Patrick A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: DeHeer
authors.forename: Shirley M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Catoire
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Taulman
authors.forename: Brandon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Borer
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index