Ankle arthrodesis in children.
Clin Orthop Relat Res
; (268): 65-9, 1991 Jul.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2060229
ABSTRACT
The indications, surgical technique, and long-term functional results for ankle arthrodesis differ between children and adults. In children, the reasons for performing a tibiotalar fusion include pain, most commonly from traumatic and septic arthritis, and instability from congenital anomalies or paralytic disorders. The most appropriate procedure is Chuinard's fusion, which achieves a tibiotalar fusion without causing a growth arrest of the distal tibial growth plate. In the long term, young patients with ankle arthrodesis function very well with minimal pain or disability. Stressful activities such as hill climbing, stair climbing, and running may be restricted or require compensatory movements.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Arthrodèse
/
Articulation talocrurale
Type d'étude:
Prognostic_studies
Limites:
Child
/
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Clin Orthop Relat Res
Année:
1991
Type de document:
Article