Sep 14, 2023
Nonunion remains the most common major
complication of ankle arthrodesis. Although previous studies have
reported delayed union or nonunion rates, few have elaborated on
the clinical course of patients experiencing delayed union. In this
retrospective cohort study, we sought to understand the trajectory
of patients...
Aug 10, 2023
An augmented Broström repair with
nonabsorbable suture tape has demonstrated strength and stiffness
more similar to the native anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)
compared to Broström repair alone at the time of repair in
cadaveric models for the treatment of lateral ankle instability.
The study purpose was to...
Jul 13, 2023
Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis (AAA) is a
successful treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis. A significant
early complication of AAA is symptomatic nonunion. Published
nonunion rates range from 8% to 13%. Longer term, there is concern
that it predisposes to subtalar joint (STJ) fusion. To better
understand these...
Jun 5, 2023
May 16, 2023