Talocrural arthrodesis with absorbable screws
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Orthopaedica
- Vol. 63 (2), 170-172
- https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154816
Abstract
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.Keywords
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