Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Mar 1997

Podiatry Institute ankle fusion technique

KT Mahan Department of Podiatric Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.

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GV Yu Department of Podiatric Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.

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SR Kalish Department of Podiatric Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.

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SV Corey Department of Podiatric Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-87-3-101
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The authors review the ankle and pantalar fusion literature. The authors performed a retrospective review on 42 ankle and pantalar fusions, emphasizing the role of internal fixation. The Podiatry Institute technique for internal fixation of ankle fusions is described and experience with the technique is reviewed. Complications included delayed union and nonunion at the fusion site or the repaired fibular osteotomy site and tibial fractures at screw stress riser sites. Modifications to reduce these complications are discussed. Experience with internal fixation in ankle and pantalar fusions, both in this study and in current literature, has been positive.

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