Ankle Arthrodesis Through an Anterior Approach

J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Aug:34 Suppl 2:S42-S43. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001838.

Abstract

Ankle arthritis occurs primarily because of trauma and has a huge impact on patient's quality of life. Ankle arthrodesis is indicated for patients with end-stage ankle arthritis who fail conservative management. High rates of fusion can be achieved through an anterior approach. This video demonstrates an ankle arthrodesis using an anterior approach to the ankle in a patient with posttraumatic ankle arthritis.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Joint / surgery
  • Ankle*
  • Arthritis* / etiology
  • Arthritis* / surgery
  • Arthrodesis
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome