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ankle fusion - operative indications
ankle fusion - operative considerations

Ankle fusion -the approach.

Ankle fusion-The fibula removed

Ankle fusion-The distal tibial cut 2

Ankle fusion - after resection of the talar dome
Post operative protocol
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Ankle fusion-expose the distal tibia 1.

Ankle fusion-expose the distal tibia 1.
The anterolateral edge of the tibia is addressed with sharp sub-periosteal dissection to produce a good continuous soft tissue sleeve.This dissection to expose the distal tibia need only proceed a few cm before it can be completed using a large periosteal elevator.