PANTA Nail Flashcards
Indications
Tibio-talo-calcaneal arthrodesis and treatment of trauma to the hind foot and distal tibia
Post-traumatic and degenerative arthritis involving both ankle and subtalar joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Revision of failed ankle arthrodesis with subtalar involvement or with insufficient talar body
Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty with subtalar intrusion
Talar deficiency conditions (requiring a tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis)
Avascular necrosis of the talus
Neuroarthropathy or neuropathic ankle deformity
Severe deformity as a result of talipes equinovarus, cerebral vascular accident, paralysis, or other neuromuscular disease
Severe pilon fractures with trauma to the subtalar joint
Contraindications
Absolute:
Active posterior infection
Allergy to titanium
Relative:
Fever
Pregnancy, unless internal fixation of the spine is indicated for unstable fracture
Signs of infection in implantation are
Patient unable or unwilling to follow instructions
