Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using retrograde intramedullary nails as a salvage procedure for failed total ankle prostheses. Sixteen cases primarily operated on due to rheumaoid arthritis
(2005) In Foot & Ankle Surgery 11(3). p.143-147- Abstract
- Between 1996 and 2002, 16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and failed total ankle prosthesis underwent tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using retrograde intramedullary nails. The functional outcome was evaluated using the AOFAS scoring system and the patients were also asked about their satisfaction. Radiographs were obtained for all 16 cases minimum 1 year after surgery.
Thirteen of the 16 ankles were considered radiographically healed, 11 at the first attempt and two after repeat arthrodesis. The median AOFAS pain and total scores were 40 and 58, respectively. Two deep infections resulted in a fused ankle after antibiotic treatment.
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a failed total ankle... (More) - Between 1996 and 2002, 16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and failed total ankle prosthesis underwent tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using retrograde intramedullary nails. The functional outcome was evaluated using the AOFAS scoring system and the patients were also asked about their satisfaction. Radiographs were obtained for all 16 cases minimum 1 year after surgery.
Thirteen of the 16 ankles were considered radiographically healed, 11 at the first attempt and two after repeat arthrodesis. The median AOFAS pain and total scores were 40 and 58, respectively. Two deep infections resulted in a fused ankle after antibiotic treatment.
In patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a failed total ankle prosthesis, tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail resulted in primary healing in two-thirds of the cases. Only two patients with a fused ankle were dissatisfied with the final result. The procedure is recommended in selected cases as an alternative to external fixation. (Less)
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- Anderson, Thomas LU ; Rydholm, Urban LU ; Besjakov, Jack LU ; Montgomery, Fredrik and Carlsson, Åke LU
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- 2005
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- Contribution to journal
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- published
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- Intramedullary nail, Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis, Ankle
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- Foot & Ankle Surgery
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- 11
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- 3
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- 143 - 147
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- Elsevier
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- scopus:23944460588
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- 10.1016/j.fas.2005.03.003
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- English
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- The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015. The record was previously connected to the following departments: Medical Radiology Unit (013241410), Department of Orthopaedics (Lund) (013028000), Reconstructive Surgery (013240300)
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