Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparison of Anterior Approach and Transfibular Approach.
10.4055/cios.2018.10.3.368
- Author:
Jeon Gyo KIM
1
;
Dong Jun HA
;
Heui Chul GWAK
;
Chang Wan KIM
;
Jung Han KIM
;
Seon Joo LEE
;
Young Jun KIM
;
Chang Rak LEE
;
Ji Hwan PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. bluewhisle@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Osteoarthritis;
Arthrodesis
- MeSH:
Ankle*;
Arthrodesis*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Foot;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Orthopedics;
Osteoarthritis
- From:Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
2018;10(3):368-373
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to compare clinical and radiological results of arthrodesis performed by the anterior approach and by the transfibular approach in ankle osteoarthritis. METHODS: Sixty patients underwent open arthrodesis (38 by the anterior approach and 22 by the transfibular approach). The visual analogue scale score and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score were examined clinically, and radiological examination was performed on the alignment of the lower extremity and bone union. RESULTS: Both groups showed significant improvement in AOFAS score (from 39.8 to 58.3 in the anterior approach group and from 44.5 to 60.7 in the transfibular approach group). There was no significant difference in AOFAS score at the last follow-up in both groups. The time to fusion was 13.5 weeks in the anterior approach group and 11.8 weeks in the transfibular approach group. Nonunion occurred in four cases in the anterior approach group and in one case in the transfibular approach group. CONCLUSIONS: Ankle arthrodesis by the anterior approach and the transfibular approach showed comparably good clinical results.
