| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5576195 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report a case using retrograde tibial nailing as treatment of nonunion of a distal tibial osteotomy, which was performed as part of a complex reconstruction of distal tibial malunion with ankle arthritis. Although retrograde nailing has classically been used for tibial-talar-calcaneal arthrodesis, this method spares the subtalar joint. Preservation of some hindfoot motion by subtalar mobility allows for a decrease in the loss of function typically seen with tibial-talar-calcaneal arthrodesis.
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Authors
Peter BS, Michael MD, FAOA,