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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_16 | Pages 36 - 36
1 Dec 2021
Hussain A Rohra S Hariharan K
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Abstract

Background

Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion is indicated for severe arthritis, failed ankle arthroplasty, avascular necrosis of talus and as a salvage after failed ankle fixation. Patients in our study had complex deformities with 25 ankles having valgus deformities (range 50–8 degrees mean 27 degrees). 12 had varus deformities (range 50–10 degrees mean 26 degrees) 5 ankles an accurate measurement was not possible on retrospective images. 10 out of 42 procedures were done after failed previous surgeries and 8 out of 42 had talus AVN.

Methods

Retrospective case series of patients with hindfoot nails performed in our centre identified using NHS codes. Total of 41 patients with 42 nails identified with mean age of 64 years. Time to union noted from X-rays and any complications noted from the follow-up letters. Patients contacted via telephone to complete MOXFQ and VAS scores and asked if they would recommend the procedure to patients suffering similar conditions. 17 patients unable to fill scores (5 deceased, 4 nails removed, 2 cognitive impairment and 6 uncontactable)


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 29 - 29
1 Apr 2018
Teoh KH Whitham R Hariharan K
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Background

Fractures of the metatarsal bones are the most frequent fracture of the foot. Up to 70% involve the fifth metatarsal bone, of which approximately eighty percent are located proximally. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been shown to be a useful adjunct in the treatment of delayed fractures and non unions. However, there is no study looking at the success rate of LIPUS in fifth metatarsal fracture delayed unions.

Objectives

The aim of our study was to investigate the use of LIPUS treatment for delayed union of fifth metatarsal fractures.