Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using retrograde intramedullary nails as a salvage procedure for failed total ankle prostheses. Sixteen cases primarily operated on due to rheumaoid arthritis
Between 1996 and 2002, 16 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and failed total ankle prosthesis underwent tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using retrograde intramedullary nails. The functional outcome was evaluated using the AOFAS scoring system and the patients were also asked about their satisfaction. Radiographs were obtained for all 16 cases minimum 1 year after surgery. Thirteen of the 16 ankles wer
