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The document discusses the anatomy of the ankle joint, including the bones (tibia, fibula, talus), ligaments (deltoid, collateral), and movements (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion). It then covers ankle arthrodesis (fusion), including indications such as post-traumatic arthritis, contraindications like infection, optimal positioning, and complications from malpositioning like increased stress on other joints. Perioperative evaluations and techniques for arthrodesis like opening wedge osteotomy are also outlined

Author

Pankaj Vatsa

Language

EN