Foot Ankle Int. 1999 Jun;20(6):356-363 Bednarz PA, Monroe MT, Manoli A 2nd ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The intermediate outcome of patients who underwent a triple arthrodesis for the treatment of adult foot disorders was evaluated with an outcome tool to determine if their pain and functional status were improved. METHODS: We evaluated 63 … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1966;37(3):328-332 Kivilaakso R, Salenius P ABSTRACT The authors report the results of a follow-up examination of 32 patients in which triple arthrodesis of the tarsus was performed to relieve pain or to correct deformity after different fractures in the ankle region. The most dominant indication for operation was pain … Read more
– Discussion: – SH III frx involving avulsion of anterolateral tibial epiphysis; – occurs in older adolescents, after the middle and medial parts of epiphyseal plate has closed, but before the lateral part closes (usually 12 to 15 yrs of age); – because, this frx occurs in … Read more
– Discussion: – considerations for graft placement – optimal graft angle – land marks for graft entry point – determination of graft length – retention of remnant ligament: – ref: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with remnant preservation: a prospective, randomized controlled study. – Transtibial Technique: – tibial tunnel guide is … Read more
– See: Role of the Ankle in Gait – Discussion: – is a hinge joint w/ malleoli projecting downward from tibia & fibula forming medial and lateral walls of the mortise, encompassing talus; – in addition, malleoli serve as pulleys for tendons reaching plantar surface of foot from posterior and lateral compartments of … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1981;52(1):107-110 Boobbyer GN ABSTRACT Thirty-seven patients who had ankle arthrodesis carried out from 1-17 years previously were reviewed. The commonest indication in this series was post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Five different methods of fusion were used, the most common being the Charnley compression technique. The incidence of union, the fusion position, … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1963;33:320-328 Wyller T ABSTRACT Barneft, Napier & Hicks showed that the axis of the ankle joint passes obliquely in relation to the sagittal plane of the foot. This means that the foot moves in the ankle joint like a poorly mounted wheel, it swerves from side to side. … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Dec;18(12):792-797 Wayne JS, Lawhorn KW, Davis KE, Prakash K, Adelaar RS ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Contact areas and peak pressures in the posterior facet of the subtalar and the talonavicular joints were measured in cadaver lower limbs for both the normal limb and after fixation of the tibiotalar joint. METHODS: Six … Read more
Foot Ankle Int. 2003 Jun;24(6):514-518 Saltzman CL, Amendola A, Anderson R, Coetzee JC, Gall RJ, Haddad SL, Herbst S, Lian G, Sanders RW, Scioli M, Younger AS ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study assessed the problems with initial use of ankle arthroplasty by surgeons who were trained by observing the surgeon/inventor (group I), who have … Read more
Acta Orthop Scand. 1992;63(2):170-172 Partioa EK, Hirvensaloa E, Partiob E, Pelttaric S, Jukkala-Partioa K, Böstmana O, Hänninenc A, Pertti Törmälä P, Rokkanena P ABSTRACT In 11 patients, 12 arthrodeses of the ankle joint were performed by using absorbable self-reinforced poly-llactide (SR-PLLA) or polyglycolide (SR-PGA) screws. 8 patients had posttraumatic arthrosis, 3 rheumatoid arthritis, and 1 … Read more