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1. Nonunion After an Open Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture: An Extended Clinical Course and a Novel Approach to Tibio-Talo-Calcaneal Arthrodesis.

Author

Teuber H, Rauer T, Pape HC, and Allemann F

Subjects
Ankle Joint diagnostic imaging, Ankle Joint surgery, Arthrodesis, Humans, Quality of Life, Treatment Outcome, Ankle Fractures diagnostic imaging, Ankle Fractures surgery, Ankle Injuries, Calcaneus diagnostic imaging, Calcaneus surgery
Abstract

Nonunion in the setting of chronic osteomyelitis after severe open ankle fractures is a feared outcome with severe loss in patient quality of life. Tibio-talo-calcaneal arthrodesis is a good salvage treatment option in this difficult patient cohort. We report a case of chronic osteomyelitis with severe destruction of the ankle joint after failed fracture fixation of an open trimalleolar ankle fracture. Fusion was ultimately achieved 5 years later using a novel-staged Masquelet technique with external ring fixator stabilization and bone graft reconstruction including femoral harvested autograft using reamer-irrigator-aspirator. This case shows that infection free arthrodesis of the ankle can be achieved even years after failed treatment. This procedure restored significant quality of life through pain relief and much improved mobility and may be a helpful technique in complex tibio-talo-calcaneal arthrodesis in the setting of chronic osteomyelitis and significant joint destruction., (Copyright © 2020 the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Published
2021
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2. Avulsion Fracture of the Calcaneal Tuberosity: Case Report and Literature Review.

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Rauer T, Twerenbold R, Flückiger R, and Neuhaus V

Subjects
Aged, Bone Screws, Calcaneus diagnostic imaging, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Fracture Dislocation diagnostic imaging, Fracture Dislocation surgery, Fracture Fixation, Internal adverse effects, Fracture Fixation, Internal instrumentation, Fracture Healing physiology, Fractures, Avulsion diagnostic imaging, Humans, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Postoperative Complications surgery, Radiography methods, Reoperation methods, Treatment Outcome, Calcaneus injuries, Calcaneus surgery, Fracture Fixation, Internal methods, Fractures, Avulsion surgery, Suture Anchors
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Avulsion fractures of the calcaneal tuberosity are predominantly seen in patients with poor bone quality, the commonly used lag screw fixation might not be strong enough even with bony fragments of sufficient size. We present a case of a closed displaced avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity due to blunt trauma to the calf in a 74-year-old female. Open reduction and internal fixation with two 3.5-mm cannulated cortical screws with washers was performed, and anatomic reduction was achieved. Without further trauma, secondary displacement of the fracture occurred on day 3. Revision was performed with a single 3.5-mm cortical screw and transosseous fixation with 2 suture anchors, followed by partial weightbearing for 6 weeks. At 12 weeks postoperative, the fracture had completely healed, and she was doing well at 16 months after the revision surgery. Transosseous suture anchor fixation of an osteoporotic avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity seems to provide better and stronger fixation than that using lag screws., (Copyright © 2017 The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Published
2018
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