The circular arc shaped nail for fixing the tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. Concept and clinical results

Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is commonly considered a salvage option for a variety of hindfoot disorders involving the ankle and subtalar joint mostly with concomitant deformity. Retrograde interlocking nailing represents one of the biomechanically most stable fixation modes after reduction of hindfoot geometry. The considerable complications, non-union and revision rates at a moderate outcome reported even with modern retrograde nails underscore the idea that the development of an optimized retrograde may be warranted.

Source: Injury - July 31, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kaj Klaue, Alice Wichelhaus, Paulina Maik, Thomas Mittlmeier Source Type: research