Ankle distraction for arthritis
and AVN of talus
Doctor: S. Robert Rozbruch
Patient: Ayaka
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She
sustained a dislocation of the talus and subsequently developed
pain and avascular necrosis of the talus.
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Ankle
motion is encouraged while in the frame. |
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Several
weeks into the distraction, one can see signs of osteopenia
and revascularization of the talus and the absence of collapse.
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Six
months after frame removal, there is no collapse of the talus
and an improved ankle joint space.
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