Ankle arthrodesis can restore plantar pressure distribution to almost physiological conditions nearing those of the contralateral foot, according to a study. The findings were presented by Reinhard ...

Dr. Matthew Squire answers the question: 'Arthrodesis For Osteoarthritis Pain?' — -- Question: What is arthrodesis and how is it used to treat pain resulting from osteoarthritis? Answer: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Investigators of this study found conversion of ankle arthrodesis to total ankle arthroplasty improved function ...

Tibiotalar fusion remains the mainstay of surgical treatment for end-stage arthritis of the ankle joint. Pseudoarthrosis may occur for a variety of reasons including concomitant medical illness, ...

Arthrodesis is a procedure that involves the surgical fusion of two joints. Because the procedure immobilizes the joints, doctors typically only recommend it for severe joint pain or damage. Share on ...

The patented Shotel Nail System, which is manufactured and distributed by BioPro Implants, differs from traditional ankle arthrodesis devices because its unique curved design allows for a minimally ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia residents in need of ankle surgery will now have access to the innovative Shotel™ Ankle Arthrodesis Nail System, a new device for treating end-stage ...

Between 1983 and 1995, we used subtalar arthrodesis to treat 16 consecutive patients for continued pain after an intra-articular calcaneal fracture. Average time to union was 3 months (2 to 4 months).