Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis.
Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is a cost-effective option for many patients with posttraumatic arthritis of the ankle joint. Rehabilitation is generally quicker than conventional open techniques, and rates of fusion are comparable or better than traditional open techniques. Unless the arthroscopic surgeon has considerable experience, the best results are seen in patients with very little deformity in the ankle joint.
Highline Clinic, 16233 Sylvester Road Southwest G-10, Seattle, WA 98166, USA. Electronic address: byronhutchinson@chifranciscan.org.
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000843:Ankle Joint; D001168:Arthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans
Ankle; Arthritis; Arthrodesis; Arthroscopy; Foot and ankle; Fusion