Percutaneous arthrodesis [PDF]
It has been generally accepted that residual cartilage and subchondral bone has to be removed in order to get bony fusion in arthrodeses. In 1998 we reported successful fusion of 11 rheumatoid ankles, all treated with percutaneous fixation only. In at least one of these ankle joint there was cartilage left.
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Corticosteroid Administration to Prevent Complications of Anterior Cervical Spine Fusion: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: Anterior cervical approach is associated with complications such as dysphagia and airway compromise. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the literature on the efficacy and safety of corticosteroid
Abedi, Aidin +5 more
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Association Between Patient Factors and Outcome of Synthetic Cartilage Implant Hemiarthroplasty vs First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Advanced Hallux Rigidus [PDF]
BACKGROUND: We evaluated data from a clinical trial of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ1) implant hemiarthroplasty and arthrodesis to determine the association between patient factors and clinical outcomes.
Baumhauer, JF +13 more
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Ankle arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary rod with fins for highly destructive joints in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A report of two cases [PDF]
Shun Takahashi +5 more
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The Lisfranc joint connects the forefoot to the midfoot. Tarsometatarsal (TMT) arthrodesis is commonly employed for Lisfranc joint injuries; however, there is active discussion regarding the optimal method of fixation for TMT arthrodesis.
Abhinav Reddy Balu +6 more
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SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PARALYTIC SEVERE CLUBFOOT OF SEVERE DEGREE IN ADULTS (CLINICAL PRACTICE CASE)
The short-term result of treatment of the patient with an severe clubfoot who underwent a surgical treatment is represented. Besides the patient suffered from talipes varus and short cavovarus deformity which were eliminated during the surgery.
A. A. Mukhamadeyev +3 more
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Incidence and Factors Associated with Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Joint Arthrodesis
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: Naviculocuneiform (NC) joint arthrodesis is indicated when conservative treatments fail to alleviate painful arthritis or for deformity correction involving the medial column of the foot.
Jaeyoung Kim MD +6 more
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Primary subtalar arthrodesis with percutaneous screw fixation and bone grafting through mini-open sinus tarsi approach for sanders type IV bilateral calcaneal fracture - three-year follow-up case report [PDF]
Introduction. Calcaneus fractures are rare but potentially debilitating injuries. Most of them are displaced intraarticular fractures, whose management is among controversial issues. There is no consensus on whether to operate or not.
Jovanović Želimir +4 more
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Sagittal Subtalar and Talocrural Joint Assessment With Weight-Bearing Fluoroscopy During Barefoot Ambulation [PDF]
Background: Identifying talar position during ambulation has proved difficult as the talus lacks palpable landmarks for skin marker placement and more invasive methodologies such as bone pins are not practical for most clinical subjects.
Exten, Emily L. +5 more
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First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis versus proximal phalanx hemiarthroplasty for hallux rigidus: feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux rigidus) leads to pain and poor function and mobility. Arthrodesis is the gold standard treatment for end-stage disease. Total joint arthroplasties have been attempted, but early loosening has
Aamir I Zubairy +6 more
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