Application of Ilizarov technique in salvage ankle arthrodesis / 中华外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Surgery
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(12): 441-444, 2003.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-300012
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce the application of Ilizarov technique in ankle fusion with serious pathology and failed ankle arthrodesis.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The medical records and images of 9 cases of complex ankle fusion using Ilizarov external fixator were analyzed. Among the 9 cases, 6 received revisional ankle fusion, and 3 primary fusion for septic arthritis. All the cases were followed up for an average of 18.1 months.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Six cases showed good results, i.e, no or mild pain, occasional limp and stable fusion and 3 cases fair results, i.e, moderate pain, persistent limp or occupational restriction, and stable fusion.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Ilizarov technique is one of the effective method for the treatment of complex ankle arthrodesis.</p>
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Main subject:
Arthrodesis
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General Surgery
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Salvage Therapy
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Ilizarov Technique
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Ankle Joint
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Surgery
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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