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Trial reportDer Unfallchirurg2015

[Midterm results following denervation of the ankle].

A Röhm, M Mentzel, H Schöll, G Apic, F Gebhard, J Gülke

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Trial report in Der Unfallchirurg, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. The sensory innervation pattern of the ankle: a systematic review.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

A RöhmZentrum für Chirurgie, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, 89081, Ulm, Deutschland, andreas.roehm@uniklinik-ulm.de.
M Mentzel
H Schöll
G Apic
F Gebhard
J Gülke

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundComplications related to arthrodesis of the ankle or total ankle replacement require a critical assessment of the indication. Using denervation of the ankle, we have the possibility to delay the above-named surgical treatment for a number of years. The aim of this follow-up study was to review the results of ankle denervation after several years.

methodsWithin a follow-up examination, we were able to evaluate the results of 45 patients an average of 102 months following ankle denervation.

resultsA total of 82.2% of patients indicated an improvement of pain for an average of 60.9 months; 71.1% of patients reported that the operation was worthwhile. The AOFAS score improved from an average 37.9 (range 26-68) preoperatively to 55.6 (range 24-84) at follow-up.

conclusionsAnkle denervation can achieve good ankle pain reduction in the treatment of ankle arthrosis. Denervation should be considered a long-term treatment concept.

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AdultAgedAnkle JointArthralgiaDenervationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult

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