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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the preferred position for ankle fusion?
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0 degrees dorsiflexion
5 degrees external rotation 5 degrees hindfoot valgus |
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What is the reported advantage of arthroscopic ankle fusion?
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Decreased time to union
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What is the disadvantage of arthroscopic ankle fusion?
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Limited ability to correct deformity
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ln long-term outcomes after arthrodesis, what is the incidence of hindfoot arthritis?
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Nearly all patients develop hindfoot arthritis
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What is the incidence of knee arthritis?
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No significant increase in knee arthritis rates
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What is the satisfaction rate?
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80% at 7.5 years
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The best ankle arthroplasty results have been reported in what three patient populations?
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>6O years old
Rheumatoid arthritis No prior surgery |
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Satisfaction is particularly poor if an arthrodesis is converted to a total ankle in what patient population?
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Those with a painless arthrodesis
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What is the rate of hindfoot arthritis development after total ankle arthroplasty?
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<50%
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What are the two indications for supramalleolar osteotomy?
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Distal tibial malunion
Primary ankle arthritis |
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On follow—up arthroscopy, what histologic tissue type is noted?
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Repair—type fibrocartilage
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