Carrier D A, Harris C M
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester, New York.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1991 Jul(268):10-4.
Many techniques for ankle arthrodesis have been described but some of them are not applicable in patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have also developed osteopenia and decreased bone density. A technique utilizing two longitudinally placed Steinmann's pins to fixate and align the joint was used in five patients with severe RA and is described here. Results showed a 100% fusion rate and patient satisfaction over an average follow-up time of six years. This ankle arthrodesis technique was found to be applicable in arthritic patients with osteopenia and decreased bone density caused by RA.
已经描述了许多踝关节融合术的技术，但其中一些不适用于患有严重类风湿性关节炎（RA）且已出现骨质减少和骨密度降低的患者。我们对五名患有严重RA的患者使用了一种利用两根纵向放置的斯氏针来固定和对齐关节的技术，并在此进行描述。结果显示，在平均六年的随访时间里，融合率为100%，患者满意度高。该踝关节融合术技术被发现适用于因RA导致骨质减少和骨密度降低的关节炎患者。
