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problem in orthopedic clinics ( 1 ). Symptomatic hallux valgus can be treated non-operatively or with soft-tissue procedures, osteotomies or arthrodesis, or a combination of these ( 5 ). Arthrodesis of the first MTPJ is commonly chosen for moderate
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patients with more advanced arthritis, operative management has centred on arthrodesis of the first MTP joint. Multiple joint-sparing procedures such as joint arthroplasty or resurfacing have been described with inconsistent results. Pathophysiology
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the deformity but also to quantify the degree of correction that is required and to decide whether to perform an osteotomy or an arthrodesis. The apex of the deformity can vary. Usually the deformity is located in the mid-foot at the transverse tarsal
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arthrodesis. The aim of arthrodeses is pain reduction in combination with a sufficient global hand function ( 2 ). With distinctive deformation of the joint and/or preexisting instability, there is a tendency to recommend arthrodesis because an unstable
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determined ( 1 , 7 ). Scapulothoracic arthrodesis (STA) is a century-old solution to shoulder dysfunction due to scapular winging. It was first described as scapulopexy ( 17 ), not a fusion but a permanent fixation, which frequently failed due to material
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Introduction ‘Shoulder arthrodesis’ or ‘shoulder fusion’ is a procedure that involves the fusion of the humeral head to the glenoid. In some techniques, additional acromiohumeral arthrodesis is also performed. 1 At the beginning of the 20
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symptomatic ankle osteoarthritis is nine times less frequent than that of the knee and the hip. Ankle osteoarthrosis is associated with pain and gait alteration. 7 , 8 Conservative treatment includes medication and orthotics. Ankle arthrodesis and total
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reconstruction’, ‘Resection of the distal fibula and soft tissue reconstruction’, ‘Resection of the distal fibula and bone reconstruction’, and ‘Resection of the distal fibula and reconstruction with arthrodesis, arthroplasty, or other options’ groups. Figure
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arthrodesis. The GSA was first popularized in the 1960s–1970s and showed an advantage, especially in primary wound healing, compared to traditional TKA. Patient satisfaction and walking abilities were, however, worse. The suggested causes were a mobile
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and ‘minimal’ internal fixation (a, b), complicated by joint destruction due to Charcot neuroarthropathy, without signs of infection. It was salvaged with ankle arthrodesis using a rigid fixation construct (plate with locking screws, augmented by
