ABSTRACT
Foot & Ankle Advanced Techniques for Complex Reconstruction and the Mangement of Charcot Neuroarthropathy
F&A
Joint arthrodesis, different options. Also known as joint fusion, it may be indicated in patients with increased level of instability, chronic pain, walking dysfunction, and osteomyelitis. Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion is especially indicated in the presence of ankle arthritis and subtalar arthritis, severe deformity in the Charcot foot disease, and obese diabetic patients.
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