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Li T, Zhao L, Liu Y, Huang L, Zhu J, Xiong J, Pang J, Qin L, Huang Z, Xu Y, Dai H. Total ankle replacement versus ankle fusion for end-stage ankle arthritis: A meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2024; 32:10225536241244825. [PMID: 38607239 DOI: 10.1177/10225536241244825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to systematically review the efficacy and safety of total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle fusion (AF) as treatment options for end-stage ankle arthritis. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted on data from multiple databases, including PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Construction and Building Materials, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus for RCTs and prospective cohort studies comparing TAR and AF in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis from inception up to June, 2023. Our primary outcomes of interest included patients' clinical function scores and complications. We employed Review Manager 5.4 and Stata/MP 14.0 software for the meta-analysis. RESULTS Our analysis incorporated 13 comparative studies, including 11 prospective studies, one pilot RCT, and one RCT. The pooled results revealed no significant difference in postoperative Short Form-36 scores between the TAR and AF groups (MD = -1.19, 95% CI: -3.89 to 1.50, p = .39). However, the postoperative Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores in the AF group were significantly higher than in the TAR group (MD = 8.30, 95% CI: 1.01-15.60, p = .03). There was no significant difference in postoperative complication rates between the TAR and AF groups (RR = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.59 to 1.54, p = .85). CONCLUSION Currently available evidence suggests no significant disparity in postoperative outcomes between TAR and AF. In the short term, TAR demonstrates better clinical scores than AF and lower complication rates. Conversely, in the long term, AF exhibits superior clinical scores and lower complication rates, although this difference is not statistically significant.
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- Taiyi Li
- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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DeVries JG, Scharer BM. The Ankle Joint: Updates on Ankle Fusion Approaches and Fixation. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2023; 40:681-701. [PMID: 37716745 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2023.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Ankle fusion is a well-studied, classical procedure for conditions affecting the ankle joint, and has a long history with predictable results. Although there are many different approaches available, a few options are commonly used. The two main focuses of modern literature are on anterior plating versus traditional screw fixation, and on arthroscopic versus open techniques for fusion. This article discusses recent literature and then presents cases and techniques that are commonly used today. This includes arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis, traditional transfibular approach, anterior plating, and the indications and application of external fixation. Standard recovery and complications are discussed.
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- Jason George DeVries
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicin - BayCare Clinic, 1110 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA.
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- Orthopedics and Sports Medicin - BayCare Clinic, 1110 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA
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Woods A, Kendal A, Henari S, Rogers M, Brown R, Sharp R, Loizou CL. Association of Preexisting Triple Fusion and Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis nonunion. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:579-586. [PMID: 37212175 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231171077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis (AAA) is a successful treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. A significant early complication of AAA is symptomatic nonunion. Published nonunion rates range from 8% to 13%. Longer term, there is concern that it predisposes to subtalar joint (STJ) fusion. To better understand these risks, we undertook a retrospective investigation of primary AAA. METHODS All adult AAA cases conducted at our institution over a 10-year period were reviewed. A total of 284 eligible AAA cases in 271 patients were analyzed. The primary outcome measure was radiographic union. Secondary outcome measures included reoperative rate, postoperative complications and subsequent STJ fusion. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify nonunion risk factors. RESULTS The overall nonunion rate was 7.7%. Smoking (odds ratio [OR] 4.76 [1.67, 13.6], P = .004) and previous triple fusion (OR 40.29 [9.46, 171.62], P < .001) were independent risk factors on univariate analysis. Only prior triple fusion persisted as a major risk factor associated with nonunion on multivariate analysis (OR 18.3 [3.4, 99.7], P < .001). Seventy percent of patients with a previous triple fusion went on to develop nonunion compared to 5.5% of those without. Increasing age, obesity, surgical grade, diabetes, postoperative weightbearing plan, steroid use, and inflammatory arthropathy were not significant risk factors. The leading cause of reoperation was hardware removal (18%). There were 5 superficial (1.8%) and 4 deep (1.4%) infections. Eleven (4.2%) required subsequent STJ fusion. The "survivorship" of STJ post AAA was 98%, 85%, and 74% at 2, 5, and 9 years, respectively. CONCLUSION As the largest study of AAA in the literature, our findings suggest prior triple fusion is a major independent risk factor for AAA nonunion. These patients should be counseled of this high risk and may benefit from alternative surgical options. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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Lorente A, Pelaz L, Palacios P, Bautista IJ, Mariscal G, Barrios C, Lorente R. Arthroscopic vs. Open-Ankle Arthrodesis on Fusion Rate in Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103574. [PMID: 37240680 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Although open surgery is the conventional option for ankle arthritis, there are some reports in the literature regarding the use of the arthroscopy procedure with outstanding results. The primary purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the effect of the surgery technique (open-ankle arthrodesis vs. arthroscopy) in patients with ankle osteoarthritis. Three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were searched until 10 April 2023. The Cochrane Collaboration's risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias and grading of the recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation system for each outcome. The between-study variance was estimated using a random-effects model. A total of 13 studies (including n = 994 participants) met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis results revealed a nom-significant (p = 0.072) odds ratio (OR) of 0.54 (0.28-1.07) for the fusion rate. Regarding operation time, a non-significant difference (p = 0.573) among both surgical techniques was found (mean differences (MD) = 3.40 min [-11.08 to 17.88]). However, hospital length stay and overall complications revealed significant differences (MD = 2.29 days [0.63 to 3.95], p = 0.017 and OR = 0.47 [0.26 to 0.83], p = 0.016), respectively. Our findings showed a non-statistically significant fusion rate. On the other hand, operation time was similar among both surgical techniques, without significant differences. Nevertheless, lower hospital stay was found in patients that were operated on with arthroscopy. Finally, for the outcome of overall complications, the ankle arthroscopy technique was a protective factor in comparison with open surgery.
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- Alejandro Lorente
- Ankle and Foot Surgery Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Ankle and Foot Surgery Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Sanchinarro University Hospital, 28050 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Sport, Nursing, and Allied Health, University of Chichester, Chichister PO19 6PE, UK
- Physiotherapy Department, Valencia Catholic University of Valencia, 46900 Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Institute for Research on Musculoskeletal Disorders, School of Medicine, Valencia Catholic University, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Badajoz, 06080 Badajoz, Spain
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Marciano GF, Ferlauto HR, Confino J, Kelly M, Surace MF, Vulcano E. Clinical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Ankle Fusion With Bone Graft Substitute. Foot Ankle Orthop 2023; 8:24730114231178781. [PMID: 37332629 PMCID: PMC10272655 DOI: 10.1177/24730114231178781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Background Percutaneous ankle fusion is an emerging technique with minimal published outcome data. The goal of the present study is to retrospectively review clinical and radiographic outcomes following percutaneous ankle fusion and provide technique tips to perform percutaneous ankle fusion. Methods Patients >18 years of age, treated by a single surgeon, from February 2018 to June 2021, who underwent primary isolated percutaneous ankle fusion supplemented with platelet-derived growth factor B (rhPDGF-BB) and beta-tricalcium phosphate, with at least 1-year follow-up were included. Surgical technique consisted of percutaneous ankle preparation followed by fixation with 3 headless compression screws. Pre- and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) and Foot Function Index (FFI) were compared using paired t tests. Fusion was assessed radiographically by the surgeon on postoperative radiographs and computed tomography (CT) at 3 months postoperatively. Results Twenty-seven consecutive adult patients were included in the study. Mean follow-up was 21 months. Mean age was 59.8 years. Mean preoperative and postoperative VAS scores were 7.4 and 0.2, respectively (P < .01). Mean preoperative FFI pain domain, disability domain, activity restriction domain, and total score were 20.9, 16.7, 18.5, and 56.4, respectively. Mean postoperative FFI pain domain, disability domain, activity restriction domain, and total score were 4.3, 4.7, 6.7, and 15.8, respectively (P < .01). Fusion was achieved in 26 of 27 patients (96.3%) at 3 months. Four patients (14.8%) had complications. Conclusion We found in this cohort with surgery performed by a surgeon highly experienced in minimally invasive surgery that percutaneous ankle fusion augmented with a bone graft supplement achieved a high rate of fusion (96.3%) and a significant improvement in pain and function postoperatively while associated with minimal complications. Level of Evidence Level IV, case series.
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- Gerard F. Marciano
- Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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Arshad Z, Aslam A, Al Shdefat S, Khan R, Jamil O, Bhatia M. Complications following ankle arthroscopy. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:239-246. [PMID: 36854323 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b3.bjj-2022-0796.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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This systematic review aimed to summarize the full range of complications reported following ankle arthroscopy and the frequency at which they occur. A computer-based search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Emcare, and ISI Web of Science. Two-stage title/abstract and full-text screening was performed independently by two reviewers. English-language original research studies reporting perioperative complications in a cohort of at least ten patients undergoing ankle arthroscopy were included. Complications were pooled across included studies in order to derive an overall complication rate. Quality assessment was performed using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine levels of evidence classification. A total of 150 studies describing 7,942 cases of ankle arthroscopy in 7,777 patients were included. The overall pooled complication rate was 325/7,942 (4.09%). The most common complication was neurological injury, accounting for 180/325 (55.4%) of all complications. Of these, 59 (32.7%) affected the superficial peroneal nerve. Overall, 36/180 (20%) of all nerve injuries were permanent. The overall complication rate following anterior ankle arthroscopy was 205/4,709 (4.35%) compared to a rate of 35/528 (6.6%) following posterior arthroscopy. Neurological injury occurred in 52/1,998 (2.6%) of anterior cases using distraction, compared to 59/2,711 (2.2%) in cases with no distraction. The overall rate of major complications was 16/7,942 (0.2%), with the most common major complication - deep vein thrombosis - occurring in five cases. This comprehensive systematic review demonstrates that ankle arthroscopy is a safe procedure with a low overall complication rate. The majority of complications are minor, with potentially life-threatening complications reported in only 0.2% of patients.
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- Zaki Arshad
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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D VK, kar S, Mittal R, Saurabh S, Sharma PK, Meena P. Transfibular ankle arthrodesis with use of sagitally split fibula as a biological plate leads to excellent outcome: A retrospective analysis. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2023; 38:102125. [PMID: 36866194 PMCID: PMC9971544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2023.102125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Background We studied ankle arthrodesis with a transfibular approach using sagitally spilitted fibula as a biological plate (onlay grafting) as well as other half of fibula as morcellised local interpositional graft (inlay grafting) to achieve bony union. Material and methods Retrospective clinico-radiological evaluation of 36 operated cases was done at 3, 6, 12 and 30 months follow-ups. Clinically union was considered once ankle became pain free on full weight bearing. Pain assessment was done by using VAS (visual analogue scale) score and functional evaluation was done by AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society) hind foot score preoperatively and at different follow ups. Radiologically, sagittal plane ankle alignment and fusion status was determined at each follow up. Results Mean age of patients was 40.36 ± 10.56 years (range 18-55), who were evaluated for mean duration of 33.32 ± 11.25 months (range 24-65). Thirty-three (91.7%) ankles were fused adequately and mean duration to achieve bony union was 5.09 ± 1.3 months (range 4-9 months). Mean post-operative AOFAS score at final follow up was 76.65 ± 4.87 in comparison to 45.76 ± 3.38, preoperatively. VAS score improved significantly from 7.8 (pre-operative) to 2.3 (final follow-up). Non-union in three patients (8.3%) and ankle malalignment in one patient was observed. Conclusion Transfibular ankle arthrodesis achieves excellent bony unions and functional outcomes in severe ankle arthritis. Biologically incompetent fibula that to be judged individually by the operating surgeon to use it as a graft. Patients having inflammatory arthritis have more dissatisfaction than other aetiologies.
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- Vijay kumar D
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Cardoso DV, Veljkovic A. General Considerations About Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis. Any Way to Improve Our Results? Foot Ankle Clin 2022; 27:701-722. [PMID: 36368793 DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2022.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Nonunion and adjacent joint osteoarthritis (OA) are known complications after a fusion procedure, and foot and ankle surgeons are commonly exposed to such disabling complications. Determining who is at risk of developing nonunion is essential to reducing nonunion rates and improving patient outcomes. Several evidenced-based modifiable risk factors related to adverse outcomes after foot and ankle arthrodesis have been identified. Patient-related risk factors that can be improved before surgery include smoking cessation, good diabetic control (HbAc1 <7%) and vitamin D supplementation. Intraoperatively, using less invasive techniques, avoiding joint preparation with power tools, using bone grafts or orthobiologics in more complex cases, high-risk patients, nonunion revision surgeries, and filling in bone voids at the arthrodesis site should be considered. Postoperatively, pain management with NSAIDs should be limited to a short period (<2 weeks) and avoided in high-risk patients. Furthermore, early postoperative weight-bearing has shown to be beneficial, and it does not seem to increase postoperative complications. The incidence of surrounding joint OA after foot and ankle fusion seems to increase progressively with time. Owing to its progression and high probability of being symptomatic, patients must be informed consequently, as they may require additional joint fusions, resulting in further loss of ankle/foot motion. In patients with symptomatic adjacent joint OA and unsatisfactory results after an ankle arthrodesis, conversion to total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has become a potential option in managing these complex and challenging situations.
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- Diogo Vieira Cardoso
- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, Geneva 1205, Switzerland.
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, British Columbia University, Vancouver, Canada
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Gahlot N, Kunal K, Elhence A. Modified Posterior 2-Portal Technique of Arthroscopic Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis: Improved Pain and Functional Outcome at Mean 15 Months Follow-up-A Case Series. Indian J Orthop 2022; 56:1978-1984. [PMID: 36310559 PMCID: PMC9561449 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-022-00707-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Posterior arthroscopic subtalar joint arthrodesis (PASTA) via a posterior 2-portal technique has been described. We modified the surgical technique of creating the portals in the plane of the posterior facet (under fluoroscopy guidance) to enhance the ease of access to the joint, easier and complete removal of articular cartilage along with maintaining the heel height. METHODS Patients of post-traumatic subtalar joint arthritis, treated by PASTA during 2016 till 2019 were included in the study. Exclusion criteria: significant height collapse of calcaneum, lateral blow out or heel widening. The confirmation of subtalar joint as the source of pain was done by injection of local anaesthetic inside the joint under the image intensifier, bringing immediate pain relief. The primary outcome variables assessed were the pain and functional scores, assessed using visual analogue scale and AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) score, respectively. RESULTS The total of 16 patients (7 males, 9 females) was included. The average age was 40.68 years (23-58 years). The underlying pathology in all patients was post-traumatic subtalar arthritis secondary to calcaneus fracture malunion in 8 patients (50%), talus fracture malunion in 4 (25%) and ligament injury in 2 patients (12.5%). No bone grafting was done. The mean duration of follow-up was 15.6 months (9-24 months). There was a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001) in mean VAS score at follow up (2; range 0-4) as compared to the mean preoperative score (7; range 6-9). The AOFAS score also improved significantly (p < 0.001) at the follow up (mean 79; range 68-89) as compared to the preoperative score (mean 18; range 10-25). CONCLUSION The posterior arthroscopic fusion of subtalar joint gives good results in terms of pain relief and functional scores when done for carefully selected patients of subtalar joint arthritis. Our slight modification of the original technique improves the ease of removing cartilage from subtalar joint with minimal height loss; thus, precluding any need for bone graft. It also makes the instrument movement easier inside the joint.
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- Nitesh Gahlot
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, 342005 Rajasthan India
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Issac RT, Thomson LE, Khan K, Allen P, Best A, Mangwani J. Do degree of coronal plane deformity and patient related factors affect union and outcome of Arthroscopic versus Open Ankle Arthrodesis? Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:635-641. [PMID: 34340904 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyse if union and outcome of Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis (AAA) versus Open Ankle Arthrodesis (OAA) were influenced by the extent of coronal plane deformity and to report if patient related factors influence union. METHODS A total of 122 ankle arthrodesis procedures were included in the study. These were divided into two groups; Group A (n = 99) with deformity less than 15° and Group B (n = 23) with deformity greater than or equal to 15°. Data was collected on patient demographics, medical comorbidities (smoking, diabetes, obesity) and time to union. Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) evaluated were Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire, EuroQol-5D and EuroQol visual analogue health thermometer (EQ-VAS). RESULTS The mean follow-up in Group A and B was 74.87 and 89.17 months respectively. The average deformity in Group A was 4.9° for AAA and 5.8° for OAA. In Group B it was 18.9° (maximum 28° varus) for AAA and 22.1° (maximum 41° valgus) for OAA. The overall union rate was 95% in Group A (AAA-94%; OAA-100%; [p = 0.20]) and 87% in Group B (AAA-100%; OAA-67%; [p = 0.02]). Mean time to union was 13.2 weeks in Group A (AAA-13.3 weeks; OAA-12.8 weeks; [p = 0.73]) compared to 12.4 weeks for Group B (AAA-12.9 weeks; OAA-11.8 weeks; [p = 0.56]). Irrespective of the extent of deformity and type of surgery, smokers had a 10 times higher likelihood of non-union (p = 0.03). In Group A, none of the PROMs showed significant difference between AAA and OAA. In Group B, EQ-VAS score reached statistical significance (p = 0.03) in favour of AAA whereas other PROMs showed no difference. CONCLUSION AAA is reproducible in achieving union in end stage ankle arthritis and good PROMs can be expected even in ankles with larger deformities. Regardless of the type of surgery and extent of deformity, smoking is a significant risk factor for non-union. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative series.
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- Renjit Thomas Issac
- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom.
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- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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- Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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Berk TA, van Baal MCPM, Sturkenboom JM, van der Krans AC, Houwert RM, Leenen LPH. Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Post-Traumatic Arthrosis Undergoing Open or Arthroscopic Talocrural Arthrodesis-A Retrospective Cohort With Prospective Follow-Up. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 61:609-614. [PMID: 34801377 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Fusion remains the gold standard for post-traumatic osteoarthritis after ankle fractures in many institutes. Patient-reported outcomes on long-term quality of life and functionality of talocrural arthrodesis remain relatively unknown. In literature, low patient numbers and inadequate outcome measures provide a poor foundation for patient expectation management. Additionally, the surgical approach is often omitted. This study presents a retrospective cohort of patients who underwent open or arthroscopic talocrural arthrodesis for post-traumatic arthritis between 2008 and 2019 with prospective follow-up by questionnaire. Participants completed the EuroQol 5-dimensional 3-level questionnaire (EQ-5D-3LTM), EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VASTM), Foot and Ankle Outcome Score Dutch Language Version (FAOS-DLV), and 4 additional questions. Thirty-five patients were included in the cohort and 32 were included for follow-up. Trauma mechanism was mainly a low fall or motor vehicle accident causing a talocrural fracture-dislocation in most cases. For open versus arthroscopic treatment respectively, patients reported a median EQ-5D-3LTM index of 0.775 and 0.775, EQ-VASTM of 80 and 88, FAOS-DLV of 57.0 and 63.9, and satisfaction of 90 and 88 out of 100 after a median of 6.0 and 6.5 years. This study is unique as it is the largest series on patient-reported outcomes in patients with post-traumatic arthrosis with validated questionnaires. In general, patients were satisfied with relatively high questionnaire scores, especially concerning pain and daily living. These functional scores are of importance when setting patient expectations regarding talocrural arthrodesis and recovery. Additionally, the subscale values may help preoperatively in weighing the intervention's advantages and disadvantages for individual patients.
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- Thirza A Berk
- University Medical Hospital Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- University Medical Hospital Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Gajebasia S, Jennison T, Blackstone J, Zaidi R, Muller P, Goldberg A. Patient reported outcome measures in ankle replacement versus ankle arthrodesis - A systematic review. Foot (Edinb) 2022; 51:101874. [PMID: 35461152 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2021.101874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Compare the functional outcomes of comparative studies of ankle arthrodesis (AA) and total ankle replacements (TAR). DESIGN Systematic review using PRISMA guidelines. DATA SOURCES Medline, Cochrane and EMBASE databases in July 2020. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies that directly compared TAR and AA which reported patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) of pain, function and quality of life. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Two authors independently reviewed all papers. PROMs were allocated into pain, function or quality of life domains. Two summary statistics were created to allow for analysis of the PROMs. These statistics were the mean difference in post-operative score and the mean difference in the change of score. RESULTS 1323 papers were assessed of which 20 papers were included. 898 ankle arthrodesis and 1638 ankle replacements were evaluated. The mean follow up was 3.3 years (range 0.5-13.0 years). AA patients had a mean age of 55.7 (range 20-82) and TAR 62.5 (range 21-89). There was major heterogeneity in outcomes used. We were unable to find a significant difference between the reported change in PROMs following TAR and AA. 29.3% of PROMs and their subscores showed TAR had better outcomes, 68.7% showed no significant difference and only 2.0% showed AA to have better outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The majority of published studies found equality in patient reported outcomes following TAR and AA although the quality of the studies was of low-level evidence. There is an urgent need for randomised controlled studies to definitively answer this important clinical question.
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van den Heuvel SBM, Penning D, Schepers T. Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Analysis Comparing Different Fixation Methods. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 61:233-238. [PMID: 34362652 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A wide variation of surgical options, complications, and union rates are reported in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. However, open ankle arthrodesis remains the golden standard for ankle arthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the union rate and complication rate as well as identify potential risk factors for different methods of fixation in patients with end-stage ankle arthritis of different etiology. In total, 42 ankles of 41 patients with ankle osteoarthritis were included for this single-center retrospective study. The mean age was 50 years (range 22-75 years). Twenty patients were treated with screw-fixation, 14 with plate(s) and 8 with intramedullary nail. The results of this study showed an overall union rate of 97.6% (41 of the 42 operated ankles) and an overall complication rate of 21.4% (9 events). The mean follow-up time was 16 months (range 2.5-83.0 months). Complications consisted of 1 nonunion, 4 deep infections, 2 cases of wound dehiscence, 1 delayed union and 1 malalignment of the ankle joint. The plate-fixation group demonstrated significantly higher infections when compared with screw and intramedullary nail fixation (p = .017). There were no other significant variables for incidence of complications between patients in the uncomplicated and complicated group. This study achieved good clinical results for different methods of fixation in open ankle arthrodesis. In specific, the use of intramedullary nail provides excellent results for end-stage ankle arthritis with high union rate and a low complication rate.
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- Stein B M van den Heuvel
- Medical Doctor, Trauma Unit, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Medical Doctor, Trauma Unit, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgeon, Trauma Unit, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Guerra Álvarez O, García Cruz G, Trinidad Leo A, de la Rubia Marcos A, Ruiz-Andreu Ortega J, Rodrigo Verguizas J. [Translated article] Arthroscopic tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. Technique, indications and results. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Guerra Álvarez O, García Cruz G, Trinidad Leo A, de la Rubia Marcos A, Ruiz-Andreu Ortega J, Rodrigo Verguizas J. Panartrodesis artroscópica de tobillo. Indicaciones, técnica y resultados. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2022; 66:105-112. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2021.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Open ankle arthrodesis remains a reliable solution for ankle arthritis, especially in the setting of deformity. Careful preoperative evaluation needs to be performed, both clinically and radiographically. The specific deformity present helps determine the approach used and the fixation choices. Deformity is most commonly seen intraarticularly, though deformity can also be present anywhere along the lower extremity, including compensatory deformity in the foot. Multiple different techniques can be used to address both the deformity and achieve a successful ankle arthrodesis. Patient outcomes reported in the literature are generally good, with high union rates and improved functional outcomes.
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Due to the change in the age structure in Germany and the steadily increasing number of fractures, arthrosis of the upper ankle joint, mainly caused by posttraumatic conditions, is becoming more and more relevant in routine trauma surgery and orthopedics. Patients suffer from reduced functionality and quality of life as well as immobilizing pain. In addition to an ankle joint prosthesis arthrodesis of the upper ankle joint offers an alternative for the treatment of advanced arthrosis. When performing an arthrodesis there is basically the option of both open and arthroscopic procedures to prepare the joint and remove the cartilage. In both procedures the upper ankle joint is usually fixed with 2-3 cannulated compression screws. Comparative studies to date have shown an advantage of the arthroscopic technique in terms of complication rate, length of hospitalization, proportion of ossification and functional outcome. The indications for arthroscopic fusion should be strictly considered, especially in the case of malalignment, as major axis corrections are difficult to perform. In such cases, open fusion of the upper ankle joint still seems superior to the arthroscopic method.
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- Tomas Buchhorn
- sporthopaedicum Regensburg-Straubing, Bahnhofsplatz 27, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland.
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- Muskuloskelettales Universitätszentrum München (MUM), Klinikum der Universität München, LMU, München, Deutschland
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- sporthopaedicum Regensburg-Straubing, Bahnhofsplatz 27, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland
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Randsborg PH, Jiang H, Mao J, Devlin V, Marinac-Dabic D, Peat R, Sedrakyan A. Two-Year Revision Rates in Total Ankle Replacement Versus Ankle Arthrodesis. JB JS Open Access 2022; 7:JBJSOA-D-21-00136. [PMID: 36147655 PMCID: PMC9484817 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.21.00136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to compare outcomes between total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) for ankle osteoarthritis using real-world data.
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- Per-Henrik Randsborg
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Department of Healthcare Policy & Research, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Department of Healthcare Policy & Research, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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BACKGROUND Peri-implant osteolysis is one of the major complications related to total ankle replacement. The aim of this study was to investigate the short- to midterm incidence of peri-implant osteolysis using computed tomography (CT) as imaging method for the Trabecular Metal Total Ankle (TMTA) implant representing a novel total ankle replacement (TAR) implant design regarding material and surgical technique. METHODS In total, 104 consecutive patients who had a primary TMTA replacement between March 2013 and October 2017 were included in the study. The radiographic evaluation included weightbearing anteroposterior and lateral views at baseline and after 3, 6, and every 12 months postoperatively. A helical CT was undertaken preoperatively and of the 80 patients available to follow up at least 12 months postoperatively, with average time interval between the TAR operation and the latest CT of 39 (range, 12-85) months. RESULTS Eight of 80 patients had altogether 11 osteolytic lesions around the components on CT images. Seven lesions were found in tibia, 3 in talus, and 1 in distal fibula. Four of the tibial lesions were situated in the medial malleolus and were not in contact with the prosthesis component. The sizes of the osteolytic lesions ranged between 7 and 20 mm, and the average volume of the lesions was 689 mm3. CONCLUSION We conclude that the risk of peri-implant osteolysis with the TMTA implant is minimal in short to midterm. The anatomic configuration, unique material, and surgical technique may all contribute to the TMTA implant having a low rate of peri-implant osteolysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, case series.
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- Sami Kormi
- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Martinelli N, Bianchi A, Raggi G, Parrini MM, Cerbone V, Sansone V. Open versus arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in high-risk patients: a comparative study. Int Orthop 2021. [PMID: 34611735 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05233-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is known to offer high fusion rates, improvements in pain and functional outcomes, low risks of complications, and reinterventions. The aim of this study is to compare open vs. arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in patients at high risk of complications. METHODS A single-centre retrospective comparative analysis of ankle fusions was conducted. Patient records were screened for demographics, type of arthrodesis, follow-up length, pre-operative diagnosis, risk factors for non-union, operative time, radiographic union, time to union, complications, and reinterventions. The American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, the Italian version of the Foot Function Index (FFI), and a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain scores collected pre-operatively and in the last follow-up were used to assess clinical outcomes. RESULTS There were 23 open and 21 arthroscopic ankle fusions. Union rate was higher (90.5% vs. 65.2%, p < 0.05) and complication rate was lower (14.3% vs. 47.8%, p < 0.05) in the arthroscopic group. In addition, patients who underwent arthroscopic arthrodesis reported better pain control, with higher improvements in VAS for pain scores. There was no significant difference in length of operative time, time to fusion, AOFAS, and FFI scores improvements between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis resulted in higher union rates, fewer complications, and lower reoperation rates in patients at high risk of complications.
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