J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2015 Dec;19(4):171-175. 10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.4.171.

The Surgical Outcome of Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Using a Retrograde Intramedullary Nail

• Lee MJ
• Lee YK
• Kim DR
• Yoo JW

• KMID: 2132460
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.4.171

Abstract

PURPOSE
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis has been used as a treatment option for severe deformity including Charcot arthropathy, avascular necrosis of the talus, and severe osteoarthritis of the ankle and subtalar joint. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the result of the surgical outcome of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary nail.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary nail was performed by one surgeon in 36 cases. Clinical and radiological finding was evaluated using assessment of fusion time, 5th metatarsal-tibial angle, possibility of postoperative complication, visual analogue scale for pain and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score.
RESULTS
Union was achieved in 33 cases at an average of 23 weeks (11~29 weeks). There were 3 cases of nonunion and 1 case of reoperation. Nail-tibial angle tended to be larger in nonunion cases. AOFAS score showed significantly poor outcome at malalignment (> or =5degrees), negative value of 5th metatarsal-tibial angle.
CONCLUSION
Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary nail is considered a useful treatment option for severe destruction and deformity involving ankle and subtalar joint.

Keyword

Arthrodesis; Intramedullary nail; Tibiotalocalcaneal

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Arthrodesis*
Congenital Abnormalities
Foot
Necrosis
Osteoarthritis
Postoperative Complications
Reoperation
Subtalar Joint
Talus

Figure

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  Figure 1. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is done with Dyna Locking Ankle Nail (U&I Corporation). (A) Anteropostieror view. (B) Oblique view.

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  Figure 2. Radiographs show successful fusion trabeculae crossing the fusion site on plain anteroposterior (A) and lateral (B) radiographs.

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  Figure 3. Nail-tibial angle is measured between the line bisecting the intramedullary canal of the tibia (line a) and the line bisecting (connecting) the nail (line b).

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  Figure 4. Fifth metatarsal-tibial angle is measured between the line bisecting the intramedullary canal of the tibia (line a) and the line bisecting (connecting) inferior margin of 5th metatarsus (line b).

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