TFS Rearfoot

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

Stabilization and fixation of fresh fractures

Intraarticular and extra-articulated fractures, joint desperation, and multi-fragmentary fractures

Revision procedures, joint fusion, and reconstruction of small bones of the feet

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Active infection, conditions which tend to retard healing such as blood supply limitationsc previous infections, insufficient quantity or quality of bone to permit stabilization of the fracture complex, conditions that restrict the patients ability or willingness to follow postop instructions, foreign body sensitivity

Cases with malignant primary or metastatic tumors which preclude adequate bone support or screw fixations, unless supplemental fixation or stabilization methods are used

Foreign body sensitivity