JBJS, October 1, 2007, Volume 89, Issue suppl_3

The Treatment of Severe Posttraumatic Arthritis of the Ankle Joint

S. Giannini, MD R. Buda, MD C. Faldini, MD F. Vannini, MD M. Romagnoli, MD G. Grandi, MD R. Bevoni, MD

Ankle

Posttraumatic ankle arthritis consists of a progressive alteration of the hyaline cartilage, sclerosis of the subchondral bone, and osteophyte and loose-body formation as a result of an ankle injury. It may develop after nonoperative or surgical repair of an ankle injury in the form of cartilage damage, lateral malleolus malunion with shortening and valgus deformity, tibial plafond disruption and cartilage damage, malunion or necrosis of the talus, or joint instability1-5.

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