Open AccessAnkle Arthrodesis Through an Anterior Approach
Author(s) -
Benjamin B Lindsey,
Rajbir S. Hundal,
Neil Bakshi,
James R. Holmes,
Paul G. Talusan,
David M. Walton
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001838
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , arthrodesis , ankle arthrodesis , arthritis , conservative management , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
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.