ArticleFoot & ankle orthopaedics2025
Risk Factors and Complications in Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) Arthrodesis: A Nationwide Database Comparison Between Traumatic Ankle Fracture and Osteoarthritis.
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- Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis versus open reduction and internal fixation in treatment of trimalleolar ankle fractures: A propensity-matched TriNetX database study.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2026Article
- Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis for failed osteosynthesis of the ankle joint using a retrograde femoral intramedullary nail: a retrospective observational study.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Intramedullary Nailing vs Plate Fixation of the Fibula in the Setting of Distal Tibial Fractures Requiring ORIF: National Readmissions Database Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis vs Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures in High-Risk Patients: A National Database Analysis.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is an established treatment for osteoarthritis (OA), offering stabilization and earlier weightbearing. However, its role in managing traumatic fractures (TFs) remains controversial because of higher risks of complications. This study aimed to compare complication rates, readmissions, and predictors of adverse outcomes in TTC arthrodesis performed for OA vs TF using a national database. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Nationwide Readmissions Database (2016-2021). Patients undergoing TTC arthrodesis were identified via Results: TF cases exhibited significantly higher complication rates (54.5% vs 16.0%, Discussion: Findings indicate that TTC arthrodesis for TF is associated with higher risks of complications and readmissions compared with OA, attributable to acute injury characteristics and surgical complexity. Chronic comorbidities further exacerbate these risks. Optimizing perioperative management and timing of surgery in TF patients may mitigate complications. This study highlights the need for individualized care strategies to improve outcomes in TTC arthrodesis for trauma. Level of Evidence: Level III, therapeutic: case-control study.
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