Ankle Arthrodesis – Anterior Ankle Fusion Plate (Video)
J. Chris Coetzee, MD, (Edina, MN) demonstrates an ankle arthrodesis using the Anterior Ankle Fusion Plate. The design of this plate provides excellent compression options by utilizing the oblong compression hole which accepts a nonlocking screw and the anatomic compression hole which accepts a 5.5 mm hybrid screw. The plates have also been contoured to be low profile and provide surgeons with four points of fixation in the talus.
Anterior Ankle Fusion (Video)
The Anterior Ankle Fusion Plate for tibiotalar fusions provides a rigid and reproducible solution to treat ankle arthritis. By utilizing the anterior plate, multiple options for compression are available within the plate by using the anatomic compression hole and the oblong compression hole. Compression of the joint can also be achieved by placing 6.7mm cannulated screws outside of the plate or using the MiniJoint Compressor. Joint preparation is crucial for high fusion rates and as a result, a full complement of curettes and osteotomes are available in the tray, providing the complete solution for treatment of ankle arthritis.
