Endoskopie 2010; 19(2): 65-67

Arthroscopicaly assisted arthrodesis of ankle joint

MUDr.Pavel Sadovský, MUDr.Libor Filip, MUDr.David Musil

Ortopedické oddělení Nemocnice České Budějovice, a. s.

Purpose: Since 2003 we have used arthroscop as an assisted procedure for ankle arthrodesis. The arthroscopicaly assisted arthrodesis

has successively replaced the open surgical procedures used in the past. This procedure seems to be a profitable method and the purpose

of the article is an explanation of the principles and bendit of it.

Method: We use the standard arthroscopic equipment. We use 2 or 3 ports. After joint mobilisation, debridement and cartilage and

bone resection is the correct position stabilised using 3 or 4 screws. After the procedure the ankle is fixed in plaster bandage for 6 weeks

and then the excercise and gradually weightbearing is allowed.

Results: AAA of the ankle joint we have done in 27 cases. We registered 2 cases with unacceptable valgus deformity and a protracted

bone healing. There were no other complications.

Conclusion: The arthroscopicaly assisted arthrodesis of the ankle joint is an effective surgical method which is very useful in region of

scars and trophic changes of soft tissue and skin of distal calf.

Keywords: arthrodesis of the ankle joint, arthroscopy, ankle joint

Published: June 1, 2010  Show citation