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arthroscopic ankle fusion - operative indications
arthroscopic ankle fusion - operative considerations

Arthroscopic ankle fusion-Talar preparation 1

Arthroscopic ankle fusion-Ankle is redraped

Arthroscopic ankle fusion-Guide wires

Arthroscopic ankle fusion-screw thread
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Arthroscopic ankle fusion-Talar preparation 3

Arthroscopic ankle fusion - Talar preparation 3

The neighbouring surfaces of the medial malleolus and talus need to be taken back to healthy subchondral bone. Specifically enough bone should be removed here to allow the cylindrical burr a flat trajectory into the joint so that the talus can be dealt with easily.