کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4055230 | 1265563 | 2006 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Tibio-talo-calcaneal fusion is a salvage procedure for severe ankle and hind foot arthrosis with deformity. There are numerous techniques described in the literature but no uniformly accepted method. We conducted a retrospective study of 40 patients who underwent 43 tibio-talo-calcaneal fusions with a retrograde intramedullary nail and bone grafting. The average age was 52 years. The average follow up was 34 months. Patients were assessed clinically; radio logically, the AOFAS score and patient satisfaction. Solid fusion was achieved in 37 cases. Post-operative AOFAS score showed improvement in pain and function. The procedure was associated with high complications and morbidity including one below knee amputation. We conclude that tibio-talo-calcaneal fusions with retrograde nailing and bone grafting is a successful salvage procedure in these advanced cases to improve pain and function.
Journal: Foot and Ankle Surgery - Volume 12, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 185–190