Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	4060
Country	Australia

Received	2013-06-18 09:23
Peer-Review Started	2013-06-18 10:26
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Anterior ankle arthrodesis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Gordon L Slater, Stephanie C Sayres and Martin J O’Malley
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Gordon L Slater, MBBS, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, Sports Foot and Ankle Surgery, Lvl 2, Suite 211, 203-233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027, Australia. gslater@jakll.com.au
Key Words	Ankle arthrodesis; Customised plate; Anterior plate; Fusion; Synthes plate
Core Tip	Ankle arthrodesis is a common procedure that resolves many conditions of the foot and ankle; however, complications are common. Complications vary with the technique described and there is not much agreement on the most advantageous method. This study evaluates the efficiency of anterior plating in ankle arthrodesis using customised and Synthes TomoFix plates. We present the outcomes of 28 ankle arthrodeses performed by a single orthopedic surgeon between 2005 and 2012, specifically examining rate of union, patient-reported outcomes scores, and complications. Contoured customised plates offer added compression and provide a rigid fixation for arthrodesis stabilization with few complications.
Publish Date	2014-01-20 10:25
Citation	Slater GL, Sayres SC, O’Malley MJ. Anterior ankle arthrodesis. World J Orthop 2014; 5(1): 1-5
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v5/i1/1.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v5.i1.1

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