Aims. Surgical reconstruction of deformed Charcot feet carries a high risk of nonunion, metalwork failure, and deformity recurrence. The primary aim of this study was to identify the factors contributing to these complications following
Aims. Patients with a deformity of the
We report the outcomes of 20 patients (12 men,
8 women, 21 feet) with Charcot neuro-arthropathy who underwent correction
of deformities of the ankle and
Background. Ankle and
Introduction. Surgical reconstruction of deformed Charcot feet carries high risk of non-union, metalwork failure and deformity recurrence. The primary aim of this study was to identify the factors contributing to these complications following
Aims. In our unit, we adopt a two-stage surgical reconstruction approach using internal fixation for the management of infected Charcot foot deformity. We evaluate our experience with this functional limb salvage method. Methods. We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of all patients with infected Charcot foot deformity who underwent two-stage reconstruction with internal fixation between July 2011 and November 2019, with a minimum of 12 months’ follow-up. Results. We identified 23 feet in 22 patients with a mean age of 56.7 years (33 to 70). The mean postoperative follow-up period was 44.7 months (14 to 99). Limb salvage was achieved in all patients. At one-year follow-up, all ulcers have healed and independent full weightbearing mobilization was achieved in all but one patient. Seven patients developed new mechanical skin breakdown; all went on to heal following further interventions. Fusion of the
One assumed function of Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) is that by maintaining ankle joint motion we can protect the other hind foot joints from further degredation. 1. However, there is no work to our knowledge that compares
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
We report the clinical and radiological outcome of total ankle replacement performed in conjunction with
Several emerging reports suggest an important involvement of the
Aims. The Chopart joint complex is a joint between the midfoot and
Aims.
Aims. The aim of this study was to present a series of patients with
aseptic failure of a total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) who were treated
with fusion of the
Most posterior
Abstract. Objectives. Currently, the golden standard for the management of ankle fractures is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), a procedure which preserves joint anatomy and function. However, ORIF is associated with high risk of infection, especially in the elderly population, who tend to suffer from osteoporosis and vascular disease. Studies recommend
Patients with a
Correction of valgus deformity of the
Objectives. The surgical challenge with severe
Hindfoot disorders are complex 3D deformities. Current literature has assessed their influence on the full leg alignment, but the superposition of the
Background. There have been multiple techniques described to determine