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Arthroscopic ankle fusion

What is the ideal arthroscopic fusion? | Other advantages of the technique | How do these things compare with a standard "open" fusion technique? | Is this technique possible if my ankle is deformed? | The operation - operative stills-arthroscopic ankle fusion | Before and after xrays-arthroscopic ankle fusion | After the operation?

 

Operative stills-Arthroscopic Ankle fusion

the arthroscopic set upthe camera (left) and arthroscopic shaver (right) (smith and nephew). the inside of the joint is shaved out.a guide wire being placed across the ankle prior to screw fixation.
The Arthroscopic set upThe camera (left) and arthroscopic shaver (right) (Smith and Nephew). The inside of the joint is shaved out.A guide wire being placed across the ankle prior to screw fixation.
a large guide wire being placed across the ankle.a second parallel guide wire being placed across the ankle (from the medial tibia to the talus)checking the guide wires position
A large guide wire being placed across the ankle.A second parallel guide wire being placed across the ankle (from the medial tibia to the talus)Checking the guide wires position
inserting the cannulated (hollow) screws over the guide wire.insertion of the second screw. guide wires are then removed.the wounds after closure.
Inserting the cannulated (hollow) screws over the guide wire.Insertion of the second screw. Guide wires are then removed.The wounds after closure.


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