Long-Term Results of Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Ferkel ◽  
Michael Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Fusion Rate ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Radiographic Evaluation ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Initial Surgery ◽  
Grading Systems ◽  
End Stage ◽  
High Fusion Rate

Background: More than 40 open procedures have been described for ankle arthrodesis, most with high complication rates. Since its description in 1983, arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis has become a viable option in selected patients. With one of the largest series in the literature, the purpose of the paper was to analyze the results of arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis at our institution. Methods: Between 1989 and 2002, 35 patients with end-stage ankle arthritis underwent arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. The average followup was 72 months, with a range of 24 to 167 months. Patients returned for a clinical and radiolographic evaluation using the grading systems of Mazur and Morgan. All patients had preoperative and postoperative radiographic evaluation to assess fusion. Indications for arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis included failure of at least 6 months of conservative treatment, minimal or mild correctable deformity in the coronal plane, and no active infections. Results: The overall fusion rate was 97% (34 of 35 patients). The average time to fusion was 11.8 weeks, with a range of 8 to 18 weeks. There were 74% good to excellent results by the Mazur grading system and 83% by the Morgan system. There were no infections or neurovascular injuries. In the three patients who required bone stimulators for delayed unions, fusion occurred in two, and one had a nonunion. Eleven patients had screws removed because of pain at an average of 11 months after the initial surgery. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated a high fusion rate with minimal complications for arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis.

Is catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy more effective than the usual foam sclerotherapy for treatment of the great saphenous vein?

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 646-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orsini Camillo
Keyword(s):  
Saphenous Vein ◽  
Great Saphenous Vein ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Foam Sclerotherapy ◽  
Occlusion Rate ◽  
Long Term Experience

Objective This retrospective study presents the long-term results of catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein. Method From January 2003 to June 2017, 277 patients with varices and great saphenous vein incompetence were treated with echo-guided foam sclerotherapy. Forty-six patients were treated with long-catheters guided by foam sclerotherapy. Foaming was carried out with sodium-tetra-decyl-sulphate. Results Results were examined in the two groups: A (long-catheters) and B (other procedures). The median overall follow-up was 52.1 months. In the A-group, the complete occlusion rate was 34/46 pts (73.9%) and partial occlusion was 10/46 (21.7%). In the B-group, respectively, 130/231 (56.2%) and 90/231 (38.9%). Comparisons between groups were statistically significant (p = 0.023; p = 0.021). Failures involved, respectively, 2/46 (4.3%) and 11/231 (4.7%) with no statistical significance. The complication rates were similar in the two groups. Conclusions In this long-term experience (median follow-up exceeding four years), foam-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein with a long-catheter turned out to be more effective than the usual foam-guided sclerotherapy.

Long-Term Results Following Ankle Arthrodesis for Post-Traumatic Arthritis

2001 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Coester ◽  
Charles L. Saltzman ◽  
John Leupold ◽  
William Pontarelli
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Traumatic Arthritis

Valve Replacement Surgery in Patients With End-stage Renal Disease: Long-term Results.

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 972-975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadir Gultekin ◽  
Suleyman Ozkan ◽  
Emrah Uguz ◽  
Hakan Atalay ◽  
Tankut Akay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Replacement Surgery ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Valve Replacement Surgery

Nationwide Analysis of Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Arthrodesis in Medicare Patients: Trends, Complications, and Cost

2020 ◽  
pp. 193864002095018
Author(s):  
William A. Tucker ◽  
Brandon L. Barnds ◽  
Brandon L. Morris ◽  
Armin Tarakemeh ◽  
Scott Mullen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Total Ankle Replacement ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Ankle Arthritis ◽  
Ankle Replacement ◽  
Procedure Cost ◽  
Medicare Patients ◽  
Retrospective Comparative Study ◽  
End Stage

Background Surgical management of end-stage ankle arthritis consists of either ankle arthrodesis (AA) or total ankle replacement (TAR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate utilization trends in TAR and AA and compare cost and complications. Methods Medicare patients with the diagnosis of ankle arthritis were reviewed. Patients undergoing surgical intervention were split into AA and TAR groups, which were evaluated for trends as well as postoperative complications, revision rates, and procedure cost. Results A total of 673 789 patients were identified with ankle arthritis. A total of 19 120 patients underwent AA and 9059 underwent TAR. While rates of AA remained relatively constant, even decreasing, with 2080 performed in 2005 and 1823 performed in 2014, TAR rates nearly quadrupled. Average cost associated with TAR was $12559.12 compared with $6962.99 for AA ( P < .001). Overall complication rates were 24.9% in the AA group with a 16.5% revision rate compared with 15.1% and 11.0%, respectively, in the TAR group ( P < .001). Patients younger than 65 years had both higher complication and revision rates. Discussion TAR has become an increasingly popular option for the management of end-stage ankle arthritis. In our study, TAR demonstrated both lower revision and complication rates than AA. However, TAR represents a more expensive treatment option. Levels of Evidence: Level III: Retrospective comparative study

scholarly journals The long-term results of ankle arthrodesis

1988 ◽  
Vol 70-B (1) ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
AF Lynch ◽  
RB Bourne ◽  
CH Rorabeck
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Long Term Results

scholarly journals Transpancreatic biliary sphincterotomy for biliary access is safe also on a long-term scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Vilja Koskensalo ◽  
Marianne Udd ◽  
Mia Rainio ◽  
Jorma Halttunen ◽  
Matias Sipilä ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Biliary Duct ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Biliary Sphincterotomy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Upper Abdominal

Abstract Background Transpancreatic biliary sphincterotomy (TPBS) is an advanced cannulation method for accessing common bile duct (CBD) in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). If CBD cannulation is difficult, an endoscopist can open the septum between the pancreatic and biliary duct with a sphincterotome to gain access. Long-term results of this procedure are unclear. We wanted to evaluate the short- and long-term complications of TPBS on patients with native papilla and benign indication for ERCP. Patients and Methods ERCPs performed in Helsinki University Hospital between 2007 and 2013 were reviewed. The study group comprised 143 consecutive patients with TPBS and 140 controls (CG). Data were collected from patient records and a phone survey was performed as a follow-up ≥ 4 years after the index ERCP. Results Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) developed in seven patients (4.9%) in TPBS and one patient (0.7%) in CG (p = 0.067). The rates of other acute complications were similar between the groups. ERCP ended with no access to CBD in four cases (2.8%) in TPBS. The median length of follow-up was 6 years in TPBS and 7 years in CG. During this period, three patients (2.1%) in TPBS and six patients (4.3%) in CG suffered from acute pancreatitis (AP) (p = 0.238). One (0.7%) patient in CG and none in TPBS developed chronic pancreatitis (CP). Abdominal pain was suffered by ten patients (6.9%) in TPBS and twelve patients (8.6%) in CG daily, whereas by six patients (4.2%) in TPBS and twelve patients (8.6%) in CG weekly. Conclusion TPBS is a useful procedure, with acceptable complication rates. No significant difference occurred between the groups when evaluating the short-term or long-term complications with a follow-up period of four to 10 years. Additionally, no significant differences occurred in upper abdominal pain, episodes of AP, or development of CP.

scholarly journals Long-term Results of Ankle Arthrodesis Using an Intramedullary Nail with Fins in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Hindfoot Deformity

2009 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 240-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Takenouchi ◽  
Minoru Morishita ◽  
Kimihisa Saitoh ◽  
Kouichi Wauke ◽  
Hiroshi Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Intramedullary Nail ◽  
Ankle Arthrodesis ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Hindfoot Deformity
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