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To compare perioperative parameters, safety, and outcomes between arthroscopic and open ankle arthrodesis in patients with ankle arthritis.

June 1, 1999Foot & Ankle International

Open Versus Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparative Study

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To compare perioperative parameters, safety, and outcomes between arthroscopic and open ankle arthrodesis in patients with ankle arthritis.
Retrospective review of 36 patients undergoing ankle arthrodesis (n=19 arthroscopic, n=17 open).
Patient selection for the arthroscopic cohort was limited to those with limited angular deformities, and the open cohort was matched to the coronal and sagittal deformity limits of the arthroscopic group.
Evaluated fusion success alongside perioperative metrics including operative duration, tourniquet time, blood loss, complication rates, and hospital length of stay.
Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis achieved joint fusion rates qualitatively comparable to traditional open fusion.
The arthroscopic cohort demonstrated significantly lower perioperative morbidity, shorter operating times, reduced tourniquet durations, decreased blood loss, and shorter hospital stays compared to open arthrodesis.

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Retrospective comparative study reveals reduced morbidity and faster recovery with arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis in ankle arthritis, supporting minimally invasive fusion.

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O'Brien et al. (1999) studied this question.

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Implication

Retrospective comparative study reveals reduced morbidity and faster recovery with arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis in ankle arthritis, supporting minimally invasive fusion.

Open Versus Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparative Study

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Open Versus Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis: A Comparative Study

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