ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2026
Percutaneous joint preparation for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: a case series.
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Abstract
purposeTibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is a limb-salvaging procedure for end-stage ankle and hindfoot pathology but carries substantial risks of nonunion and complications. Minimally invasive approaches may reduce surgical morbidity while maintaining fusion outcomes.
methodsThis was a retrospective case series of patients who underwent TTC arthrodesis with percutaneous joint preparation between January 2020 and March 2025 at a single academic Level II trauma center. The primary outcome was radiographic or clinical fusion at final follow-up. Secondary outcomes included alignment, operative variables, complications, and functional recovery as measured by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) domains.
resultsThirteen patients (six females) met inclusion criteria with a mean age of 74.0 years and body mass index of 27.1 kg/m
conclusionPercutaneous TTC arthrodesis demonstrated moderate radiographic fusion rates, functional improvement, and an acceptable complication profile for this cohort of predominantly elderly, medically complex patients.
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