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Has anyone had surgery using the sandwich block arthrodesis?

I am curious about it.

asked by SkylineR34 (18)

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Arthrodesis refers to fusion of bones[joints]. In ankle injuries affecting the tarsal bone called TALUS there may resultant loss of viability [avascular necrosis] or complete extrusion of the bone. This means that there will be a gap in the the ankle due to loss of bony tissue which is corrected by fusing two other bones commonly tibia & calcaneum.

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There were cases where total talus extrusion treated with the sandwich block. The sandwich block arthrodesis offers a useful alternative for the treatment serious lower extremity injuries

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posted by mani (810)
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I have not had this surgery but from what I understand, this surgery uses at least two pieces of bone from the patient to repair a certain area. The idea of using the patient's own bone supply is to minimize risks using cadaver bones (ie…infection, rejection, etc…).

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posted by KYWoman (23)
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This is usually done as a last resort for arthritic joints since arthroplasties have had such a great success in current medical treatments.

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posted by blang (39)
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I have heard about this type of orthopedic surgery. Though I personally do not have any experience or don't know someone who has had this, I am aware that it is for fusing bones together.

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posted by sree (5)
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