New Technique for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Using a New Intramedullary Nail Device: A Cadaveric Study
Joint Authors
Eisenstein, Emmanuel D.
Rodriguez, Mario
Abdelgawad, Amr A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Ankle arthrodesis is performed in a variety of methods.
We propose a new technique for tibiotalar arthrodesis using a newly designed intramedullary nail.
Methods.
We proposed development of an intramedullary device for ankle arthrodesis which spared the subtalar joint using a sinus tarsi approach.
Standard saw bones models and computer assisted modeling and stress analysis were used to develop different nail design geometries and determine the feasibility of insertion.
After the final design was constructed, the device was tested on three cadaveric specimens.
Results.
Four basic nail geometries were developed.
The optimal design was composed of two relatively straight segments, each with a different radius of curvature for their respective tibial and talar component.
We successfully implemented this design into three cadaveric specimens.
Conclusion.
Our newly designed tibiotalar nail provides a new technique for isolated tibiotalar fusion.
It utilizes the advantages of a tibiotalar calcaneal nail and spares the subtalar joint.
This design serves as the foundation for future research to include compression options across the tibiotalar joint and eventual transition to clinical practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eisenstein, Emmanuel D.& Rodriguez, Mario& Abdelgawad, Amr A.. 2016. New Technique for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Using a New Intramedullary Nail Device: A Cadaveric Study. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096550
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eisenstein, Emmanuel D.…[et al.]. New Technique for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Using a New Intramedullary Nail Device: A Cadaveric Study. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096550
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eisenstein, Emmanuel D.& Rodriguez, Mario& Abdelgawad, Amr A.. New Technique for Tibiotalar Arthrodesis Using a New Intramedullary Nail Device: A Cadaveric Study. Advances in Orthopedics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096550
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096550