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Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis through retrograde nailing for the treatment of juxtaarticular distal tibia aseptic non-unions: A retrospective study at a minimum follow-up of 4 years

Injury Apr 24, 2020

Mosca M, Caravelli S, Fuiano M, et al. - In this research, the efficacy of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis was ascertained by reamed intramedullary nail in the management of the distal tibia non-unions, correlated with end-stage osteoarthritis of ankle and subtalar joints. Researchers retrospectively examined eight patients with radiographical and clinical diagnosis of non-union of the distal tibia have been treated with tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis by intramedullary retrograde nail [mean follow-up was 69.2 ± 23.2 months (range 48–108)]. They presented surgical technique. At final follow up, the technique exhibited good outcomes. In all the treated cases, consolidation was achieved. At final follow-up, considering AOFAS and VAS scores, a significant improvement of the conditions of the patients was noted.

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