Anterior sliding graft for tibiotalar arthrodesis. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The results using the anterior sliding graft technique with rigid internal fixation for tibiotalar arthrodesis were reviewed. The indications for anterior sliding graft technique included posttraumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pseudarthrosis following prior attempt at arthrodesis, and postinfectious arthrosis. The arthrodesis rate was 95%. The overall prevalence of complications was 33%. The complications related to this method were minor and easily managed. The authors concluded that the anterior sliding graft technique is performed with readily available resources, has a high rate of union, and avoids the routine use of iliac bone graft.

publication date

  • June 1, 1997

Research

keywords

  • Arthrodesis
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Talus
  • Tibia

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0030914619

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1177/107110079701800603

PubMed ID

  • 9208289

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 18

issue

  • 6