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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 - after resection of the talar dome

Ankle fusion - after resection of the talar dome
If the tibial cut has been correct the talus is simply
cut parallel to the tibia(1). This is best done with a long and relatively thin oscillating blade.After resection of the talar dome one should ensure that there are no irregularities on the dorsal talar surface .