Traditional management of wrist arthritis consists of proximal row carpectomy, partial carpal fusions, or, in the event of pancarpal arthritis, total wrist fusion. Although proximal row carpectomy and partial wrist fusions preserve some motion at the wrist while relieving pain symptoms, the quality of results obtained from these procedures is not predictable or optimal in many instances. Total ...

Reconstruction and arthrodesis play a dominant role in the surgical treatment of various disorders of the hindfoot. Subtalar joint (STJ) arthrodesis has accomplished favorable results in the treatment of various disorders such as primary and secondary osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, neuromuscular disorders, congenital deformity, and adult hindfoot pathology. Likewise, STJ fusion provides ...

OBJECTIVE to evaluate the long-term results from reconstruction of the forefoot in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux, resection arthroplasty of the heads of the lateral metatarsals and correction of the deformities of the smaller toes through arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint or closed manipulation. METH...

BACKGROUND Locking plate fixation is increasingly used for first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP-I) arthrodesis. There are still few comparable clinical data regarding this procedure. In this study we aimed to compare the clinical and radiographical outcomes of crossed-screws, locking and non-locking plate fixation with lag screw for first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis. METHODS A total...

The aim of this study is to determine whether surgery offers protection against early subtalar arthrodesis in displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Systematic review and meta-analysis: searches of electronic databases 1980 to August 2014, checking of reference lists, hand searching of journals, and contact with experts. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which surgical treatment was...

BACKGROUND Ipsilateral hindfoot arthrodesis in combination with total ankle replacement (TAR) may diminish functional outcome and prosthesis survivorship compared to isolated TAR. We compared the outcome of isolated TAR to outcomes of TAR with ipsilateral hindfoot arthrodesis. METHODS In a consecutive series of 404 primary TARs in 396 patients, 70 patients (17.3%) had a hindfoot fusion before...

When it comes to restoration of these deformities, many surgical techniques have been discussed in the literature. In my opinion, arthroplasty and arthrodesis techniques are currently the more commonly utilized procedures for the repair of digital deformities. However, complications such as shortened toes, rotated toes, deviated toes, contracted toes and “ arthroplasties and arthrodesis procedu...

We conducted a systematic review of studies reporting clinical outcomes after proximal row carpectomy or to four-corner arthrodesis for scaphoid non-union advanced collapse or scapholunate advanced collapse arthritis. Seven studies (Levels I–III; 240 patients, 242 wrists) were evaluated. Significantly different postoperative values were as follows for four-corner arthrodesis versus proximal row...

BACKGROUND Grip strength after wrist arthrodesis is reported to be significantly less than normal. One of the reasons suggested for this decrease in grip strength is that the arthrodesis was performed in a suboptimal position. However, there is no consensus on the ideal position of wrist fusion. There is a paucity of studies evaluating the effect of various fixed positions of the wrist on grip ...

Abstract Aim The talonavicular (TN) forms part of the medial joint complex, which is involved in maintaining stability during gait cycle Arthrodesis can be used to manage a range deformities and treat degenerative inflammatory changes joint. most significant complication non-union, but chronic pain due complex regional syndrome, or progressive arthritic also occur. aim was evaluate outcome diff...