Talocrural arthrodesis with absorbable screws, 12 cases followed for 1 year. |
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| Authors: | E K Partio E Hirvensalo E Partio S Pelttari K Jukkala-Partio O B?stman A H?nninen P T?rm?l? P Rokkanen |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland. |
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| Abstract: | In 11 patients, 12 arthrodeses of the ankle joint were performed by using absorbable self-reinforced poly-l-lactide (SR-PLLA) or polyglycolide (SR-PGA) screws. 8 patients had posttraumatic arthrosis, 3 rheumatoid arthritis, and 1 rigid flexion contracture of the ankle due to neuropathy. The average follow-up time was 14 (7-22) months. Solid fusion was achieved in 11 of 12 cases in 9(6-16) weeks. |
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