Anterior Tibiotalar Arthrodesis With Blade Plate Fixation

University of Utah

Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients who have previously undergone tibiotalar arthrodesis using an anterior approach with blade-plate fixation for tibiotalar arthritis secondary to injury to the articular surface of the distal tibia.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pilon Fracture Arthritis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients whom have undergone anterior ankle arthrodesis with a blade plate construct, performed by a single surgeon, between January 2003 and July 2011 at the University of Utah or Primary Childrens Medical Center (PCMC) will be eligible for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who is not 18 years of age or older will not be eligible for the study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Outcome Questionnaires relating to the patients current condition

These questionnaires will include the FAOS, FADI, SF-36, PromisCAT, SMFA, and the DRAM.

Time frame: 1 Year after Surgery

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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