Acta Orthop Scand. 1966;37(4):409-414 Kivilaakso R, Langenskiöld A, Salenius P ABSTRACT Fifty-five patients on whom talocrural or pantalar arthrodesis had been performed as a treatment for post-fracture conditions were re-examined. Various methods of arthrodesis were used. Good results were achieved in 43 cases, satisfactory in 5 and poor in 7. These are … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1998 Jan;19(1):3-9 Mann RA, Rongstad KM ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/METHODS: Arthrodeses of 81 ankles performed by a single surgeon were reviewed after a 12- to 74-month follow up. RESULTS: Average time to union was 13.8 weeks, and 71 (88%) of 81 ankles healed without a second surgery. Ten (12%) of … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Aug;20(8):491-496 Perlman MH, Thordarson DB ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Between July 1992 and April 1996, 88 ankle fusions were performed at our institution. Sixty-seven of these had adequate follow-up for evaluation for union of the fusion, including adequate records and/or radiographs. The average age of patients was 43 years. There … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Jun;18(6):330-334 Patterson BM, Inglis AE, Moeckel BH ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The results using the anterior sliding graft technique with rigid internal fixation for tibiotalar arthrodesis were reviewed. METHODS: The indications for anterior sliding graft technique included posttraumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pseudarthrosis following prior attempt at arthrodesis, and postinfectious … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2008 Jan;29(1):3-9 Piriou P, Culpan P, Mullins M, Cardon JN, Pozzi D, Judet T ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The improving survivorship of ankle replacements is making this an increasingly popular option in the treatment of ankle arthritis, rather than the established option of ankle fusion. The potential benefits of restoring movement, … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1991;62(6):538-543 Morana CG, Pindera LM, Smith SR ABSTRACT We have reviewed the results of 30 ankle arthrodeses performed on 26 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This procedure was associated with a high morbidity, with wound breakdown and infection occurring in 12 cases. Eighteen ankles had fused, six had pain-free fibrous … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1996;67(5):473-478 Chen YJ, Huang TJ, Shih HN, Hsu KY, Hsu RWW ABSTRACT Tibiotalar arthrodesis by an anterior approach, using internal compression with cancellous screws, offers wide exposure, good possibilities of correcting deformities, and good bony apposition. From 1987 to 1991, we used this technique in 42 ankle joints (40 patients). The indications were … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1994 Apr;15(4):191-196 Itokazu M, Matsunaga T, Tanaka S ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: We carried out the ankle arthroplasty by excision of the talar body (subtotal talectomy) on 10 ankles of nine patients with talar body tumor, paralytic talipes equinovarus, talipes varus due to spinal injury, or comminuted fracture of the talar body. … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Aug;20(8):501-506 Kofoed H, Lundberg-Jensen A ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: One hundred consecutive cases treated with ankle arthroplasty for osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis were followed prospectively and annually for up to 15 years. METHODS: Survivorship analysis was performed, with the endpoint being prosthesis revision or change to arthrodesis. Patients who … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1996 May;17(5):247-252 Paremain GD, Miller SD, Myerson MS ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Of 34 ankle fusions (34 patients) performed at our institution between June 1992 and June 1993, 15 utilized a miniarthrotomy technique. METHODS: This technique involves two 1.5-cm incisions, one medial and one anterolateral, through which the ankle joint … Read more