Medial Double Arthrodesis: Technique Guide and Tips.

Authors :: So E
Reb CW
Larson DR
Hyer CF
Source :: The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons [J Foot Ankle Surg] 2018 Mar - Apr; Vol. 57 (2), pp. 364-369. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 15.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: The triple arthrodesis procedure remains the historical standard to treat complex hindfoot pathology. However, in recent data, the medial double arthrodesis has been documented to provide similar benefit with decreased complication rates compared with the triple arthrodesis. Therefore, increased interest in this procedure for the treatment of complex hindfoot pathologies has ensued. We describe the technical components of the medial double arthrodesis.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1542-2224
Volume :: 57
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 29254850
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2017.10.017