Talocrural arthrodesis with absorbable screws: 12 cases followed for 1 year

In 11 patients, 12 arthrodeses of the ankle joint were performed by using absorbable self-reinforced poly-llactide (SR-PLLA) or polyglycolide (SR-PGA) screws. 8 patients had posttraumatic arthrosis, 3 rheumatoid arthritis, and 1 rigid flexion contracture of the ankle due to neuropathy. The average f...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1992-04, Vol.63 (2), p.170-172
Hauptverfasser:	Partio, Esa K., Hirvensalo, Eero, Partio, Esko, Pelttari, Seppo, Jukkala-Partio, Kirsi, Böstman, Ole, Hänninen, Antero, Törmälä, Pertti, Rokkanen, Pentti
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Absorption Adult Aged Ankle Joint - diagnostic imaging Ankle Joint - surgery Arthritis, Rheumatoid - surgery Arthrodesis - methods Biological and medical sciences Bone Screws Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Orthopedic surgery Osteoarthritis - surgery Polyesters - metabolism Polyesters - therapeutic use Polyglycolic Acid - metabolism Polyglycolic Acid - therapeutic use Radiography Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	In 11 patients, 12 arthrodeses of the ankle joint were performed by using absorbable self-reinforced poly-llactide (SR-PLLA) or polyglycolide (SR-PGA) screws. 8 patients had posttraumatic arthrosis, 3 rheumatoid arthritis, and 1 rigid flexion contracture of the ankle due to neuropathy. The average follow-up time was 14 (7-22) months. Solid fusion was achieved in 11 of 12 cases in 9 (6-16) weeks.
ISSN:	0001-6470
DOI:	10.3109/17453679209154816