Application of Two Modern Techniques for Ankle Arthrodesis at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

With the help of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences expert surgical team, two modern techniques for ankle arthrodesis were applied at the university.

According to WebDa, Dr. Seyed Hadi Hosseinian, Fellowship of Orthopedic Surgery at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and the main surgeon for this procedure stated: during these procedures, two new techniques of intramedullary ankle arthrodesis and arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis were successfully performed on two patients at Shahid Kamyab Hospital.

Dr. Hosseinian also stated in regards to intramedullary ankle arthrodesis that: this procedure is especially beneficial as an alternative treatment for patients suffering from diabetes or diabetic foot ulcers who cannot undergo surgery using screws or plates or have a low success rate.

Dr. Hosseinian pointed out that arthrodesis (drying) is used for the treatment of patients with acute ankle arthritis suffering from tremendous pains.

He also added that: this procedure was performed on a 68 year old patient with acute diabetes and the necessary nail was constructed using internal technology and through placing an order at an internal company. The nail was then used on the patient’s ankle.

The Dr. mentioned in regards to minimally invasive arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis that: during this procedure, which was performed on a 70 year old rheumatoid patient, the articular cartilage was removed by creating two holes in the ankle area, and arthrodesis was performed successfully.

Dr. Hosseinian stated: using this procedure reduces the risk for infection and damage to the soft tissue of the patient and also accelerates patient’s recovery period.

Orthopedic surgeon and expert of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences concluded: this procedure is performed on patients with acute primary ankle arthritis or after ankle fracture, ankle infection, and ankle Charcot and is especially applied for patients suffering from diabetes, acute osteoporosis, and diabetic foot ulcers.