ankle and foot arthrodesis

Question 1

what would warrant arthrodesis

Answer 1

late stage arthritis or posttraumatic arthritis c gross instab

Question 2

discuss arthrodesis of hind foot

Answer 2

triple or single fusion

provides medial and lat stab

Question 3

discuss arthrodesis of first toe

Answer 3

in RA - hallux rigidus and valgus

fused at neutral rot c 10-15° ext

Question 4

discuss arthrodesis of IP joints

Answer 4

fusion at neutral pos

most common in 2nd and 3rd toes

Question 5

immob considerations immed p surgery

Answer 5

compression dressing c splint for 48-72 hrs

Question 6

immob considerations for ankle and hindfoot arthrodesis

Answer 6

short leg cats or walking cast for 4-8 wks

Question 7

immob considerations for MT joint arthrodesis

Answer 7

short leg cast or surgical shoe c flat rigid sole

how long depends on surgeon

Question 8

WB considerations for immed p surgery

Answer 8

NWB for 4-8 wks

Question 10

WB considerations for radiographic evidence

Answer 10

PWB c rigid short leg boot as det by surgeon

FWB s immob for 12-16 wks

Question 11

post op management

Answer 11

same c TAA