Arthroscopic ankle fusion to manage sequel of loss of lateral malleoli in compound crushed ankle injury.

ABSTRACT: Defect in the lateral malleolus along with lateral ligamentous injury of ankle is rare. It occurs mainly due to resection of distal fibula tumors and severe trauma leading to loss of lateral malleolus. Lateral malleoli has the major contribution in weight transmission to foot and ankle stability. To avoid persistent pain and gait abnormality due to ankle instability, reconstruction of bony defect is inevitable. Methods to address these defects are iliac crest bone grafting, vascular and nonvascular proximal fibula transfer, patella tendon bone graft and allograft. Donor site morbidity, allograft related problems are not rare. Arthrodesis of ankle gives painless stable joint. Arthrodesis can be performed by open and arthroscopic methods. Open method has more soft tissue dissection and too d

SUBMITTER: Behera S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6823715 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature