Ankle joint distraction arthroplasty for severe ankle arthritis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1457-9
Abstract: BackgroundAnkle distraction arthroplasty is one option for the treatment of severe ankle arthritis in young patients. The outcomes and factors predicting success in distraction arthroplasty are poorly understood.MethodsFrom January 2011 to May 2015, 16 patients… read more here.
Keywords: ankle arthritis; ankle; distraction arthroplasty; severe ankle ... See more keywords
Distraction Arthroplasty as Acute and Definitive Treatment for Open Ankle Fracture Dislocation.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20200923-07
Abstract: A 73-year-old woman with significant medical comorbidities presented with a grade I open left ankle fracture dislocation. Distraction arthroplasty was used as a definitive treatment for this injury. The patient tolerated the procedure and had… read more here.
Keywords: ankle fracture; definitive treatment; distraction arthroplasty;