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Foot & Ankle

Ankle arthrodesis using an anterior AO T plate



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Abstract

We describe a surgical technique for ankle arthrodesis using an anterior approach to the ankle and internal fixation with an anteriorly-placed AO T plate.

A total of 33 patients who had ankle arthrodeses have been followed retrospectively. Thirty-one (94%) of the ankles fused although two patients developed tibial stress fractures. Four patients had a superficial infection which did not prevent union.

The surgical technique is simple, easily reproducible and gives excellent clinical results with a high rate of union.


Correspondence should be sent to Mr K. J. Davey.

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