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Nikolaos A Christodoulou1, Andreas F Mavrogenis2, Christos Sdrenias1, Evanthia A Mitsiokapa1, Rizos Tsaknis1, George Salagiannis1, Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos3.
Abstract
The results of open ankle arthrodesis in 23 patients with primary and secondary ankle-talar arthritis are presented. All patients were treated with open ankle arthrodesis using the Citieffe/CH-N external fixator with pins inserted in the tibia and the calcaneus. Union rate was 91% (21 patients) at an average of 13 weeks (range, 12-16 weeks). Mean follow-up was 6 years. Most of the patients (91%) were satisfied with the end results of the operation.Entities:
Keywords: Ankle; Arthritis; Arthrodesis; External fixation; Internal fixation; Total ankle replacement
Year: 2005 PMID: 28755115 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-005-0066-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol ISSN: 1633-8065