Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis vs Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Propensity-Matched, Retrospective Database Analysis of Medical Complications and 2-Year Nonunion Rates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle arthrodesis (AA) is a common treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, chronic instability, and degenerative deformity. Although minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques may reduce soft tissue disruption, postoperative pain, and related morbidity, open techniques may be beneficial for treatment of patients with aberrant anatomy, insufficient bone stock, or complex deformity. This study aimed to determine whether arthroscopic AA is associated with lower rates of adverse events, pseudarthrosis, and health care use compared with open AA techniques at short-term and long-term intervals.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis using the TriNetX research network. Patients undergoing AA were identified using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

SUBMITTER: Anastasio AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature