Arthrodesis of the Ankle with Particular Reference to the Gallie Procedure

Abstract

Ankle fusion may be accomplished in a satisfactory fashion by a number of standard techniques. There is still a place for the choice of technique, depending on the situation. The Gallie ankle fusion with or without modifications is a useful addition and yielded a minimum of complications in twenty patients. An analysis of fifty ankle fusions revealed sufficient postoperative complaints to emphasize the need for careful patient selection.