Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회지)

Korean Foot & Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회)
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Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis using Calcaneal Traction

종골 견인을 이용한 관절경적 족관절 고정술

  • Seo, Seung-Seok (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
  • Kim, Hoon (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University)
  • 서승석 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학 교실) ;
  • 김훈 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 정형외과학 교실)
  • Published : 1997.12.01
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Abstract

The arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is one of the good method of the ankle arthrodesis. Mechanical distraction of tibiotalar joint is an absolute necessity for adequate visualization and operative instrumentation. However, there are several disadvantages. Thus we performed arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis using calcaneal traction in three cases and achieved following results. 1. The procedure is easy and the operation time is shorter than the other arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. 2. The risk of neurovascular damage and infection is reduced by using calcaneal traction. 3. It does not require the expensive distraction device. 4. The adequate visualization for operative instrumentation is obtained.

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