arthrodesis

b>Arthrodesis of the ankle at 90 degrees and perfect axial alignment for restoration of a painless function. Early functional postoperative care.

BACKGROUND: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is an important salvage method for patients with complex hindfoot problems, including Charcot arthropathy, osteonecrosis of the talus, combined arthritis of the ankle and subtalar joint, and ..

Scapho-trapezio-trapezoid arthrodesis was originally performed for the treatment of scapho-lunate instability...

..The complication rate was found to be high in diabetic patients with end-stage deformity undergoing a limb salvage..

BACKGROUND: Whether lumbar arthrodesis can relieve isolated low-back pain in the absence of focal neurological findings or instability is unclear...

b>Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint of 21 matched pairs of cadaver toes was performed in order to compare the strength of three methods of internal fixation: 1. two crossed cannulated screws, 2...

..Following control of the acute Charcot process with total contact casting, surgical reduction and subtalar arthrodesis was performed to stabilize the hindfoot and decrease the risk of recurrent ulceration...

..patients treated by multilevel cervical disc excision (two or three levels), allograft tricortical iliac crest arthrodesis, and anterior instrumentation...

Many operative techniques have been described for ankle arthrodesis, with varying fusion rates. In revisions, the fusion rate is lower than in primary arthrodesis...

Bone grafting is not routinely required in primary arthrodesis in the absence of infection, avascular necrosis, bone defect or previous non-union; when any of the above factors is present, autograft is the gold-standard method...

To analyze the results of 45 patients after ankle arthrodesis in the presence of joint infection.

BACKGROUND: First metatarsal phalangeal joint (MTP) arthrodesis is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of hallux rigidus, severe and recurrent bunion deformities, rheumatoid arthritis and other less common disorders of the ..

Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is a salvage operation to treat a difficult problem; normal function is not expected with arthrodesis of these 2 major joints...

b>Arthrodesis of the ankle with a cable technique for restitution of pain-free gait with the foot in functional alignment.

BACKGROUND: Several different techniques have been used for fixation of first metatarsocuneiform (MTC) joint arthrodesis, a standard treatment for arthritis, instability, and deformity of the MTC joint...

The anatomic compression arthrodesis technique with anterior plate augmentation is an effective technique that results in a high union rate, improved functional outcome, and an acceptable complication rate...

Clinical and biomechanical trials have shown that rigid internal fixation during ankle arthrodesis leads to increased rates of union and is associated with a reduced infection rate, union time, discomfort and earlier mobilisation ..

Cerebral palsy patients with spastic wrist deformities can be treated with wrist arthrodesis to improve appearance, hygiene, and function...

The success of ankle arthrodesis for the treatment of post-traumatic ankle arthritis depends on achieving and maintaining rigid fixation of the prepared tibiotalar interface...

Numerous techniques for ankle arthrodesis have been reported since the original description of compression arthrodesis. From the early 1950s to the mid 1970s, external fixation was the dominant technique utilized...

..patients (25 ankles) with osteoarthritis of the ankle and severe varus or valgus deformity were treated by open arthrodesis using compression screws...

..PATIENTS AND METHODS: We followed the outcome of calcaneocuboid distraction arthrodesis with lengthening of the lateral column prospectively in 20 patients (20 feet)...

..Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) and midcarpal arthrodesis (MCA) are two commonly used options...

..The carpometacarpal arthrodesis should provide stability, strength and resolution of pain. There is however some controversy on the outcome.

Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) and limited intercarpal arthrodesis with scaphoid excision (LWF) are useful alternatives to wrist arthrodesis for treatment of degenerative wrist disorders secondary to scapholunate advanced collapse...

..In this report, we present 2 cases of total talus extrusion treated with the sandwich block tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis with structural autografts harvested from iliac crest...

..of 19 patients from separate institutions performing exclusively either a scaphoid excision and 4-corner arthrodesis (lunate, capitate, hamate, and triquetrum) or proximal row carpectomy (PRC) for scapholunate advanced collapse ..

Many techniques for sacroiliac arthrodesis have been described. No single technique is universally accepted as the standard...

..to preserve motion are proximal row carpectomy and scaphoid excision with capitohamate-lunotriquetral arthrodesis. Both procedures have documented successful outcomes...

Current indications for shoulder arthrodesis include posttraumatic brachial plexus injuries, paralysis of the deltoid muscle and rotator cuff, chronic infection, failed revision arthroplasty, severe refractory instability, and bone ..

Complications after shoulder arthrodesis are frequent...

Knee arthrodesis with external fixation (XF) is a possible salvage procedure for infected total knee arthroplasties (TKA). We report the outcome in 10 patients who underwent arthrodesis with the Sheffield Ring Fixator.

..After 2 months, the patient underwent knee arthrodesis using a circular external fixator to achieve a stable lower extremity and to facilitate return to activities of ..

The goal of this study was to determine the optimal position of shoulder arthrodesis for functional outcome and pain...

b>Arthrodesis of the hip used to be an important means of treating painful and damaged hips. Increasing experiences in total hip replacement have led to restrictive indications for arthrodesis and to more and more total hip arthroplasty...

..Both groups showed increased functional capabilities after glenohumeral arthrodesis and a flail hand did not influence the post-operative active range of movement...

b>Arthrodesis of the glenohumeral joint is a difficult intervention that involves a relatively high probability of complications. A stable internal fixation and secure consolidation is required...

..report a series of 10 patients (4 male, 6 female) with end-stage hip degeneration who underwent unilateral hip arthrodesis at an average age of 19 years (range 14-35)...

..b>Arthrodesis before the ulcerated lesion appears is considered a limb salvage treatment...

..Although hip arthrodesis is not perceived favorably as an alternative by most orthopaedic surgeons or patients because of the ..

..Major contributors to the early development of foot deformities include talonavicular joint destruction and tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction, mainly due to its rupture...

The use of motion-preserving spinal implants versus conventional arthrodesis instrumentation systems, which stabilize operative segments, necessitates improved understanding of their effect on spinal kinematics and the biomechanically ..

..The authors report the results of femoral-tibial fusion with an Ilizarov circular external fixator following septic loosening of knee prosthesis...

Nonunion is a common complication after trapeziometacarpal joint arthrodesis. Classically, arthrodesis involves the apposition of the trapezium to the metacarpal after excision of the diseased joint surfaces producing either a cone-in-..

..Results of recent studies demonstrated that outcomes are significantly improved if posterolateral arthrodesis is performed at the listhesed level...

b>Arthrodesis after failed total ankle replacement is complicated and delayed union, nonunion, and shortening of the leg often occur-especially with large bone defects...

..and prosthesis--in the treatment for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, one may question the value of an arthrodesis in particular situations...

A gymanast developed ulnar wrist pain caused by pisotriquetral instability. Pisotriquetral arthrodesis resulted in pain relief and sufficient functional return to allow her to return to gymnastics...

..These kinematic changes are likely to enhance shear stresses on the lunate and tension on the surrounding ligaments, potentially diminishing long-term functional results...

..history and biomechanical studies and includes the excision of the distal scaphoid fragment and a limited arthrodesis that incorporates the proximal pole of the scaphoid, the lunate, and the capitate...

..has not achieved large success to date, and there are patients with failures in their procedures who will need arthrodesis. We review our experience in revising a wrist implant arthroplasty to an arthrodesis with a block graft of ..

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of posterior arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis (ASTA) by use of a posterior 2-portal approach in the prone position and to describe the surgical technique.

The promising option of arthroscopy-assisted glenohumeral arthrodesis to treat shoulder instability is presented. Compared with open arthrodesis of the shoulder, especially the cosmetic result of this procedure is better...

Total hip arthroplasty after previous arthrodesis has been associated with increased complications and decreased survivorship of the prosthesis...

From 1995 to 2005, arthrodesis with a reconstruction plate was performed for eight shoulders. The average follow-up period was 44 months...

..The purpose of this systematic review was to scientifically evaluate the existing literature for outcomes of both procedures in rheumatoid arthritis...

..We evaluated radiographic and pressure changes in a severe flatfoot model with lateral column lengthening and investigated the effect of an added first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis.

While there have been numerous reports concerning glenohumeral arthrodesis for many indications, there is little available information specific to glenohumeral arthrodesis performed after failed prosthetic shoulder arthroplasty...

Shoulder arthrodesis is an end-stage salvage option for the failing, painful joint that cannot undergo or has failed reconstruction...

..A systematic review of the literature addressing the intermediate and long-term outcomes of interest in total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis was performed.

..Surgical procedures for posttraumatic ankle arthritis can include distraction arthroplasty, arthrodesis, or total ankle arthroplasty...

BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is an effective alternative to open techniques with established advantages in select patient populations...

..Six patients had a subtalar fusion at a mean of 48 months after ankle fusion. There were 48 patients with excellent, 35 with good, 10 with fair and 11 with poor clinical results...

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate radiographic and functional outcomes after subtalar arthrodesis and to identify patient factors associated with poor outcome. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Two academic hospitals...

Of 23 children (35 feet) with cerebral palsy who had undergone a Grice extra-articular subtalar arthrodesis for a valgus hindfoot between 1976 and 1981, we reviewed 17 (26 feet), at a mean of 20 years (17 years 3 months to 22 years 4 ..

..with diffuse ankle osteomyelitis were treated by resection of all infected tiissue and hybrid-frame compression arthrodesis. At presentation, five had open wounds...

..In selected patients, knee arthrodesis is a well-recognized salvage procedure after infected TKA...

..We report on a series of patients who were managed with anterior cervical decompression and arthrodesis for the treatment of cervical myelopathy associated with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.

..Tendon interposition arthroplasty led to complications less often (27%) than TMC arthrodesis (39%)...

There are few reports in the literature documenting the efficacy of isolated arthrodesis for inflammatory arthritis of the talonavicular joint...

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..The potential benefits of restoring movement, improving gait and protecting adjacent joints are persuasive arguments in favor of replacing rather than fusing the ankle joint...

We report our experience with knee arthrodesis using a customized intramedullary nail implanted in 14 patients...

We studied 57 patients with isolated lunotriquetral injuries treated by arthrodesis, direct ligament repair, or ligament reconstruction...

..b>Arthrodesis can be difficult to achieve and is usually associated with considerable shortening of the limb...

..To evaluate the complication rates after conversion of hip and knee fusions to total joint replacements in the Province of Ontario...

We analysed the long-term results of arthrodesis of the shoulder after infection in 15 patients. At the time of operation, 14 cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. The mean follow-up was 8...

..this multicenter retrospective study of 55 patients (56 ankles) who underwent simultaneous tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with severe disease involving the ankle and subtalar joints was to determine improvement of pain and function...

Knee arthrodesis is a well-recognized salvage procedure in patients with infected total knee arthroplasties...

..Bony fusion of the ankle in a functionally favorable position for restitution of a painless weight bearing while avoiding a leg length discrepancy...

Ankle arthrodesis with the foot at 90 degrees with minimal as possible leg shortening. Regain of a pain-free use of the limb.

..The cases of 10 patients who had combined joint arthroplasty (8 knee, 2 hip) and foot and ankle arthrodesis (6 subtalar, 4 ankle) were reviewed retrospectively...

..Fast, safe and reliable ankle fusion through minimally invasive technique...

..options were considered such as amputation of the foot, a supramalleolar correction osteotomy, and a tibiotalar arthrodesis. THE SOLUTION: Correction of malalignment and ankle arthrodesis stabilized with an external mini-fixator while ..

..Recognition of the association between cavovarus and chronic ankle instability and degenerative ankle arthritis may be important in developing the appropriate treatment strategy in this patient population...

b>Arthrodesis of the ankle joint in proper position (neutral position in respect to flexion/extension, 5 degrees external rotation, 0-5 degrees of valgus). Pain-free weight bearing of the affected limb.

..Bony fusion of the ankle in functional position. Restitution of a pain-free use of the limb...

OBJECTIVE: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is used to manage severe bone loss, arthritis, and/or instability. The goal is to relieve pain through a stable, well-aligned hindfoot and ankle...

..Stabilization of the proximal ulnar stump associated with Sauvé-Kapandji procedure is a useful procedure to prevent an unstable ulnar stump in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the distal radioulnar joint...

..CT scanning is the most reliable method for detecting nonunion of the ankle joint after arthrodesis. According to Saltzman, in order to understand the pathology of malunions and nonunions and to plan their ..

..indicated for some patients, including those for whom increased stability of the talonavicular joint in triple arthrodesis is needed...

..However, early and midterm data have demonstrated that the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) or Agility Total Ankle may be a reasonable alternative to an ankle joint fusion...

..This prospective study compared radiographs and CT scans for the quantitative evaluation of healing of hindfoot arthrodeses...

11 male patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 14 with osteoarthritis had total arthrodesis of the wrist...

..Six patients had a limited midcarpal arthrodesis, and nine patients had one of four different soft tissue reconstructive procedures...

..Our data demonstrate that dorsal radioscaphoid capsulodesis of the wrist in patients with dynamic scapholunate instability provides substantial improvement over preoperative status...

To find out whether it is possible to evaluate the healing of wrist arthrodesis, carried out with a metallic spider plate, by means of 64-slice computed tomography (CT).

..Three surgical techniques were used: tibiotalar arthrodesis with screw fixation, tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with screw fixation, and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis ..

..Reconstruction operations for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot which do not involve extensive arthrodesis improve foot and ankle function in level walking...

..Study of Treatment for Discogenic Back Pain: a prospective cohort study will compare patients undergoing lumbar arthrodesis for degenerative discogenic pain with those having non-surgical treatments...

..An intertransverse spinal arthrodesis (L4 and L5) will be used to evaluate the osteogenic ability of syngeneic (Fischer rat derived) subcutaneous ..

..and the intermediate- term load carry as well as directed biofactor delivery requirements will provide superior arthrodesis compared to current degradable cages fabricated from designs previously used for titanium cages...

..Three-dimensional rate of ulcer healing will be measured with stereophotography and computerized image analysis techniques. ..

..Thus, we propose to develop a model of the human ERG that encompasses the activity of the inner nuclear layer as well as the receptors...

..Finally, we intend to obtain a better understanding of the relative involvement of the rod and different cone mechanisms in retinitis pigmentosa and in progressive cone dystrophy...

..This could be especially valuable in assessing retinal function of patients with heterogeneous damage as in retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. ..

..Thus, not only is there a large diabetic population in the United States (> 6%), but they also account for a disproportional amount (>60%) of all non-traumatic lower extremity amputations. ..

..PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: A new method for estimating surgical risk will improve patient safety and assist in surgical decision-making, informed consent, monitoring surgical products, & improving quality assessment. ..

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..Most importantly, this project will combine the experiences of both surgery and rheumatology services to jointly evaluate this surgical procedure. ..

..The experiments under Aim 4 are designed to improve on the currently available methods of recording and analyzing the multifocal VEP. The aim is to improve the efficacy of the multifocal VEP technique in the clinic. ..

..The experiments under Aim 4 are designed to improve on the currently available methods of recording and analyzing the multifocal VEP. The aim is to improve the efficacy of the multifocal VEP technique in the clinic. ..

..PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: A new method for estimating surgical risk will improve patient safety and assist in surgical decision-making, informed consent, monitoring surgical products, & improving quality assessment. ..

..PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: A new method for estimating surgical risk will improve patient safety and assist in surgical decision-making, informed consent, monitoring surgical products, &improving quality assessment. ..

..Finally, patients with acute optic neuritis will be followed with behavioral and mVEP techniques. An attempt will be made to understand the recovery o vision following optic neuritis (ON). ..

..monkeys in which INL activity is pharmacologically dissected, b. normal human subjects, c. patients with disease of the INL, and d. mathematical work. ..

..An increased understanding of the BMP-6 promoter may lead to strategies involving oligonucleotide therapy or viral-mediated delivery of factors to enhance expression of BMP-6 locally, or in a targeted population of cells. ..