Irreducible Spacer Subluxation after Total Ankle Replacement Arthroplasty in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report
End-stage ankle arthritis is a debilitating condition that causes functional limitations and consequently a poor quality of life. Total ankle replacement arthroplasty is a good alternative to arthrodesis for preserving the ankle’s range of motion. However, many complications can occur in patients wi...
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| Published in: | Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 181 - 184 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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대한족부족관절학회
15.12.2021
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| ISSN: | 1738-3757, 2288-8551 |
| Online Access: | Get full text |
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| Summary: | End-stage ankle arthritis is a debilitating condition that causes functional limitations and consequently a poor quality of life. Total ankle replacement arthroplasty is a good alternative to arthrodesis for preserving the ankle’s range of motion. However, many complications can occur in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and with poor soft tissue and bone conditions. A 61-year-old female experienced spacer subluxation after surgery, which was not reduced by medial soft tissue release and spacer change. Buttress plating was found to be a good treatment option to prevent spacer subluxation and can be considered in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with bone erosion and soft tissue damage. KCI Citation Count: 0 |
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| ISSN: | 1738-3757 2288-8551 |
| DOI: | 10.14193/jkfas.2021.25.4.181 |