Pedobarographic analysis of body weight distribution on the lower limbs and balance after ankle arthrodesis with Ilizarov fixation and internal fixation

Balance after ankle arthrodesis with Ilizarov fixation is worse than after the same procedure with internal stabilization. Despite correction of ankle deformity, musculoskeletal biomechanics still remains impaired. While ankle fusion with either Ilizarov or internal fixation provide appropriate distribution of lower limb loads, none of these procedures normalize patients' balance.