Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis for End-Stage Tuberculosis of the Ankle: A 2-Year Follow-Up |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Surgeon, Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China;2. Professor, Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China;3. Associate Professor, Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China;1. Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children''s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China;2. Master''s Student, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China;1. Fellow, American Health Network Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Carmel, IN;2. Surgeon, Fellowship Faculty, American Health Network, Lafayette and Kokomo, IN;1. Surgical Resident, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH;2. Editor, Columbus, OH;3. Surgeon, Rush Copley Medical Center, Yorkville, IL;4. Chief of Podiatric Surgery and Residency Director, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH;5. Chief of Surgery, OSF Medical Group, Chicago, IL;6. Fellowship Director, Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital Department of Surgery, Chicago, IL |
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| Abstract: | Surgical treatment for end-stage ankle joint tuberculosis (TB) has rarely been reported. This study followed cases treated by arthroscopic arthrodesis for ankle joint TB to evaluate its efficacy and safety in the clinic. Patients who underwent arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis for ankle joint TB between April 11, 2010, and December 31, 2016, were followed. Their diagnoses were confirmed by bacterial culture or pathological examination. During arthroscopy, tissue samples were first obtained to further confirm the diagnosis. Then the necrotic tissue, hyperplasia of synovial tissue, and exfoliated cartilage were removed. Ankle joint arthrodesis was performed if the area of articular cartilage damage was >2 cm2. Continued nutritional support and standardized anti-TB drug treatment were given after surgery. Follow-up measurements included visual analogue scale score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and radiographic imaging. All 9 patients in this study, with an average age of 54 (range 37 to 68) years, were followed. The mean follow-up duration was 55.44 ± 31.15 (range 24 to 96) months. There were significant differences in the visual analogue scale scores, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scores, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate between before treatment and 18 months postoperatively (p < .05). All patients (100%) showed union at 18 ± 4 weeks. Arthroscopic treatment for ankle joint TB has the advantages of minor trauma and low complications. It can be used to accurately obtain samples from specific areas of TB for further diagnosis. According to the degree of articular cartilage damage, the surgeon can determine whether to perform arthrodesis. Thorough debridement of necrotic tissue and residual articular cartilage on the fusion surface can improve the rate of ankle fusion. |
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