Ankle fusion
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title:
Ankle fusion
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Ankle fusion, or ankle arthrodesis, is surgery of the ankle to fuse the bones to treat arthritis and for other purposes. There are different types of ankle fusion surgery. The surgery involves the use of screws, plates, medical nails, and other hardware to achieve bone union. Ankle fusion is considered to be the gold standard for treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. It trades joint mobility for relief from pain. Ankle fusion has also been used to resolve foot drop in certain circumstances. Co
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankle_fusion
date created:
2020-11-23T07:34:44Z
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2024-08-28T07:30:07Z
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