Ankle and subtalar fusion utilizing a tricortical bone graft, bone stimulator, and external fixator after avascular necrosis of the talus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A unique ankle and subtalar fusion was performed on a patient with avascular necrosis of the talus. The body of the talus was removed and replaced with an autogenous tricortical bone graft. Healing was aided by the use of a bone stimulator and external fixator. The authors believe this fusion to be a more stable fusion than others used to treat avascular necrosis of the talus.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Joint
- Arthrodesis
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- External Fixators
- Ilium
- Osteonecrosis
- Talus
Anatomy
- ankle