In this video, Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch shares treatment options for ankle arthritis, and when to distract, fuse, or replace.
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Ankle Fusion and Simultaneous Lengthening of Tibia
Doctor: S. Robert Rozbruch
Patient: Graham
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Graham injured his ankle in a rock-climbing accident.
Despite initial surgery his ankle joint was destroyed
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| His ankle was reconstructed with a fusion with a circular external fixator. However, bone loss led to shortening of his leg.
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| Leg lengthening of 4 cm was performed just below the knee by adding a ring and the TSF.
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His ankle and lengthening are fully healed and he is back to his active lifestyle.
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