ANTERIOR SLIDING GRAFT FOR TIBIOTALAR ARTHRODESIS

The results using the anterior sliding graft technique with rigid inte rnal fixation for tibiotalar arthrodesis were reviewed. The indication s for anterior sliding graft technique included posttraumatic arthriti s, rheumatoid arthritis, pseudarthrosis following prior attempt at art hrodesis, and postinfectious arthrosis. The arthrodesis rate was 95%. The overall prevalence of complications was 33%. The complications rel ated to this method were minor and easily managed. The authors conclud ed that the anterior sliding graft technique is performed with readily available resources, has a high rate of union, and avoids the routine use of iliac bone graft.