A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator

Volume: 30 Number: 5 September 11, 2006
  • N. Tandogan
  • Asim Kayaalp
  • Fatih Pestilci
  • S. Yuceturk
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A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator

Abstract

A modified compression arthrodesis technique was developed by the authors. The ankle was first distracted using a Dynamic Axial Fixator (Orthofix¨) with a T-clamp attachment with two Schanz pins on the tibia and talus on the medial side. Articular surfaces were debrided arthroscopically and the fixator was then compressed. Immediate weight bearing was allowed. Two patients, with post-traumatic arthrosis of the ankle were treated using the above technique. Time to union was 10 and 12 weeks respectively. Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator is recommended in patients with ankle arthritis with good bone stock and alignment. The advantages of the technique are; excellent visualization of the posterior compartment, minimal morbidity due to arthroscopic intervention, early weight bearing without cast protection, rapid union as blood supply of the bones are undisturbed, no compromise of the subtalar joint and easy removal of hardware without anesthesia. Pin tract problems and pin loosening in osteopenic cases may be a disadvantage.

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N. Tandogan This is me

Asim Kayaalp This is me

Fatih Pestilci This is me

S. Yuceturk This is me

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September 11, 2006

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March 6, 2014

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Year 1996 Volume: 30 Number: 5

APA
Tandogan, N., Kayaalp, A., Pestilci, F., & Yuceturk, S. (2006). A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 30(5), 512-514. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034
AMA
1.Tandogan N, Kayaalp A, Pestilci F, Yuceturk S. A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;30(5):512-514. doi:10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034
Chicago
Tandogan, N., Asim Kayaalp, Fatih Pestilci, and S. Yuceturk. 2006. “A Modified Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Using the Dynamic Axial Fixator”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 30 (5): 512-14. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034.
EndNote
Tandogan N, Kayaalp A, Pestilci F, Yuceturk S (September 1, 2006) A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 30 5 512–514.
IEEE
[1]N. Tandogan, A. Kayaalp, F. Pestilci, and S. Yuceturk, “A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 512–514, Sept. 2006, doi: 10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034.
ISNAD
Tandogan, N. - Kayaalp, Asim - Pestilci, Fatih - Yuceturk, S. “A Modified Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Using the Dynamic Axial Fixator”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 30/5 (September 1, 2006): 512-514. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034.
JAMA
1.Tandogan N, Kayaalp A, Pestilci F, Yuceturk S. A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;30:512–514.
MLA
Tandogan, N., et al. “A Modified Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis Using the Dynamic Axial Fixator”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 30, no. 5, Sept. 2006, pp. 512-4, doi:10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034.
Vancouver
1.N. Tandogan, Asim Kayaalp, Fatih Pestilci, S. Yuceturk. A modified arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using the dynamic axial fixator. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006 Sep. 1;30(5):512-4. doi:10.3944/aott.v30i5.2034