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Ankle Fusion by Screws

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A variety of operative approaches and methods of fixation have been described for ankle arthrodesis. Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis (AAA) has demonstrated to be an effective option with high fusion rates and minimal complications. In comparison to open surgery, arthroscopic techniques demonstrated quicker time to union with equivalent or higher union rates and faster recovery. Shorter hospital stays and lower costs are also in favor of arthroscopic procedures. The aim of this chapter is to describe the surgical technique of anterior arthroscopic ankle fusion using screws, its indications, and limits.

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  1. Foot and Ankle Unit, Clinica Montallegro, Genoa, Italy

    Matteo Guelfi & Marco G. B. Guelfi

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery “Gruppo Policlinico di Monza”, Clinica Salus of Alessandria and Ospedale SM Misericordia of Albenga, Albenga, Italy

    Matteo Guelfi & Marco G. B. Guelfi

  3. Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Morphological Sciences, Universitad Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    Matteo Guelfi

  4. Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

    Jordi Vega & Miquel Dalmau-Pastor

  5. GRECMIP-MIFAS (Groupe de Recherche et d’Étude en Chirurgie Mini-Invasive du Pied-Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society), Merignac, France

    Jordi Vega & Miquel Dalmau-Pastor

  6. Foot and Ankle Unit, iMove Tres Torres, Barcelona, Spain

    Jordi Vega

  7. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK

    Francesc Malagelada

  8. Vilamèdic Medical Center, Santa Coloma de Gramanet, Barcelona, Spain

    Miquel Dalmau-Pastor

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  1. University La Sapienza, Latina, Italy

    Francesco Allegra

  2. Santa Maria del Carmine Hospital, Rovereto, Trento, Italy

    Fabrizio Cortese

  3. Department of Orthopedic, Malatesta Novello Clinic, Forli, Italy

    Francesco Lijoi

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Guelfi, M., Vega, J., Malagelada, F., Dalmau-Pastor, M., Guelfi, M.G.B. (2020). Ankle Fusion by Screws. In: Allegra, F., Cortese, F., Lijoi, F. (eds) Ankle Joint Arthroscopy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29231-7_23

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