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ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2022

Ankle distraction arthroplasty (ADA): A brief review and technical pearls.

Austin T Fragomen

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Article in Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Non-arthroplasty options for hip, knee and ankle arthritis in adults.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Austin T FragomenLimb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service, The Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ankle distraction arthroplasty (ADA) is a procedure based on the concept that mechanical unloading of an arthritic joint will initiate a healing response in the subchondral bone and articular cartilage. ADA utilizes the patient's own healing response, preserves joint motion, and is a great option for patients with osteoarthritis who are not ready for prosthetic arthroplasty or fusion. The procedure is well described and technically simple and adjunctive biologic therapies are exciting for joint regeneration. Complications are minor, and more serious adverse events are avoidable. Supramalleolar osteotomy pairs well with ankle distraction but requires some analysis and planning.

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Ankle arthritisAnkle distractionArthroplastyDeformitySupramalleolar osteotomy

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PMID34900579
PMCPMC8639464

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