scholarly journals Arthroscopic Findings of the Joint Distraction for the Patient With Chondrolysis of the Ankle

1997 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuaki Kanbe ◽  
Atsushi Hasegawa ◽  
Kenji Takagishi ◽  
Hiroyuki Kaneko ◽  
Yasuyuki Nakajima
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Articular Surfaces ◽  
Arthroscopic Findings ◽  
Joint Distraction

This case report describes arthroscopic findings of the effect on articular distraction of ankle joint by means of external fixator for the patient with chondrolysis. Arthroscopy showed fibrocartilage tissue lying between the talus and tibia to protect damaged articular surfaces although apparent repair of surface cartilage failed to find.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of distal tibial osteotomy with distraction arthroplasty in varus ankle osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Nozaka ◽  
Naohisa Miyakoshi ◽  
Takeshi Kashiwagura ◽  
Yuji Kasukawa ◽  
Hidetomo Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Ankle Arthritis ◽  
Ankle Osteoarthritis ◽  
Distraction Arthroplasty ◽  
Circular External Fixator ◽  
Joint Distraction ◽  
Tibiotalar Arthrodesis

Abstract Background: Advanced to end-stage ankle osteoarthritis in highly active older individuals has traditionally been treated using tibiotalar arthrodesis. With tibiotalar arthrodesis, high levels of pain-free function are possible; however, there is a loss of ankle joint movement and a risk of future arthrosis in the adjacent joints. Distraction arthroplasty is a simple method that allows joint cartilage repair; however, the results are currently mixed, with some reports showing improved pain scores and others showing no improvement. Distal tibial osteotomy (DTO) without fibular osteotomy, a type of joint preservation surgery, has garnered attention in recent years. However, to our knowledge, there are no reports on DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator on ankle osteoarthritis. Methods: A total of 21 patients with medial ankle arthritis were examined. Arthroscopic synovectomy and a microfracture procedure were performed. Subsequently, angled osteotomy and correction of the distal tibia were performed. After ankle conditions improved, stabilization of the ankle joint was performed. An external fixator was used in all patients. In addition, joint distraction of about 5.8 mm was performed. All patients were allowed full weight-bearing walking immediately after surgery. Results: The anteroposterior mortise angle during weight-bearing, lateral mortise angle during weight-bearing, and talar tilt angle and anterior translation of the talus on ankle stress radiography significantly improved (P < 0.05). In addition, signal changes on magnetic resonance imaging improved in all patients. Visual analogue scale and American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society scores also improved significantly (P < 0.05). No severe complications were observed. Conclusion: DTO with joint distraction may be useful for older patients with a high physical activity level as a joint-preserving surgery for medial ankle osteoarthritis. Level of evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series Key words : distal tibial osteotomy, medial ankle arthritis, joint distraction, circular external fixator

scholarly journals Effectiveness of distal tibial osteotomy with distraction arthroplasty in varus ankle osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Nozaka ◽  
Naohisa Miyakoshi ◽  
Takeshi Kashiwagura ◽  
Yuji Kasukawa ◽  
Hidetomo Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Ankle Arthritis ◽  
Ankle Osteoarthritis ◽  
Distraction Arthroplasty ◽  
Circular External Fixator ◽  
Joint Distraction ◽  
Tibiotalar Arthrodesis

Abstract Background: Advanced to end-stage ankle osteoarthritis in highly active older individuals has traditionally been treated using tibiotalar arthrodesis. With tibiotalar arthrodesis, high levels of pain-free function are possible; however, there is a loss of ankle joint movement and a risk of future arthrosis in the adjacent joints. Distraction arthroplasty is a simple method that allows joint cartilage repair; however, the results are currently mixed, with some reports showing improved pain scores and others showing no improvement. Distal tibial osteotomy (DTO) without fibular osteotomy, a type of joint preservation surgery, has garnered attention in recent years. However, to our knowledge, there are no reports on DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator on ankle osteoarthritis. Methods: A total of 21 patients with medial ankle arthritis were examined. Arthroscopic synovectomy and a microfracture procedure were performed. Subsequently, angled osteotomy and correction of the distal tibia were performed. After ankle conditions improved, stabilization of the ankle joint was performed. An external fixator was used in all patients. In addition, joint distraction of about 5.8 mm was performed. All patients were allowed full weight-bearing walking immediately after surgery. Results: The anteroposterior mortise angle during weight-bearing, lateral mortise angle during weight-bearing, and talar tilt angle and anterior translation of the talus on ankle stress radiography significantly improved (P < 0.05). In addition, signal changes on magnetic resonance imaging improved in all patients. Visual analogue scale and American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society scores also improved significantly (P < 0.05). No severe complications were observed. Conclusion: DTO with joint distraction may be useful for older patients with a high physical activity level as a joint-preserving surgery for medial ankle osteoarthritis. Level of evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series Key words : distal tibial osteotomy, medial ankle arthritis, joint distraction, circular external fixator

scholarly journals Ankle joint reconstruction by circular frame external fixator for a severely comminuted and contaminated open tibial pilon fracture (AO 43-C3.3). Case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 100234
Author(s):  
Shota Harada ◽  
Tsukasa Teramoto ◽  
Motoyuki Takaki ◽  
Tomohiko Asahara ◽  
Narutaka Katoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Pilon Fracture ◽  
Joint Reconstruction ◽  
Tibial Pilon ◽  
Tibial Pilon Fracture ◽  
Circular Frame

scholarly journals Effectiveness of distal tibial osteotomy with distraction arthroplasty in varus ankle osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Nozaka ◽  
Naohisa Miyakoshi ◽  
Takeshi Kashiwagura ◽  
Yuji Kasukawa ◽  
Hidetomo Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Ankle Osteoarthritis ◽  
Distraction Arthroplasty ◽  
Circular External Fixator ◽  
Joint Distraction ◽  
Tibiotalar Arthrodesis

Abstract Background Advanced to end-stage ankle osteoarthritis in highly active older individuals has traditionally been treated using tibiotalar arthrodesis. Tibiotalar arthrodesis is possible to have high levels of pain-free function, however there is loss of ankle joint movement and a risk of arthrosis of adjacent joints in the future. Distraction arthroplasty is a simple method with a possibility of the joint cartilage repair but current results are mixed with reports of patients with better pain scores and some without any improvement. Distal tibial osteotomy (DTO) without fibular osteotomy, a type of joint preservation surgery, has garnered attention in recent years, However, as far as we know, there are no reports on DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of DTO with joint distraction using a circular external fixator on ankle osteoarthritis.Materials and Methods A total of 21 patients with medial ankle arthritis were examined. Arthroscopic synovectomy and a microfracture procedure were performed. Then angled osteotomy and correction of the distal tibia were performed. After ankle conditions improved, the stabilization of the ankle joint was performed. An external fixator was used in all patients. In addition, joint distraction of about 5.8 mm was performed. All patients were allowed full weight-bearing walking immediately after surgery.Results Antero-posterior mortise angle during weight-bearing, lateral mortise angle during weight-bearing, and talar tilt angle and anterior translation of the talus in ankle stress radiography significantly improved (P < 0.05). In addition, signal changes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improved in all patients. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS ) and The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores also improved significantly (P < 0.05). No severe complications were observed.Conclusion DTO with joint distraction may be useful for older patients with a high physical activity level as joint preserving surgery for medial ankle osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma mimicking chronic osteomyelitis of the ankle joint: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2098733
Author(s):  
Emam M Kheder ◽  
Hussain H Sharahlii ◽  
Saad M AlSubaie ◽  
Mushref A Algarni ◽  
Hussain Al Omar
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Chronic Osteomyelitis ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Chronic Infections ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Large B Cell

Lymphoma is the seventh most common type of malignancy in both males and females. It may develop in any location where lymphomatous tissue exists. Although extranodal presentation in the lower limb and pelvis are uncommon, it could present with diverse manifestations. We report an unusual case of primary extranodal large B-cell lymphoma of the ankle joint initially presumed to be a chronic osteomyelitis. This case report discusses the impact of imaging studies on decision-making and highlights the need to consider malignancy in chronic infections.

Biomechanical Analysis of Different Material of Delta External Fixator for Ankle Joint - The Effect of Standing

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hanif Ramlee ◽  
Aishah Umairah Abd Aziz ◽  
Asnida Abdul Wahab ◽  
Gan Hong Seng ◽  
Hadafi Fitri Mohd Latip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis
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