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Page 1: The Diple Arthrodesis - Uniklinik Balgristdeep infections none Introduction Diple AD Technique Results Discussion 3rd Foot and Ankle Symposium Arthritic Disorders of the Foot and Ankle

The Diple ArthrodesisThe Diple Arthrodesis

Markus KnuppMarkus Knupp

3rd Foot and Ankle Symposium

Arthritic Disorders of the Foot and Ankle

Diagnosis and Management

UNIKLINIK BALGRIST

September 9th, 2011

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Introduction Diple AD Technique Results Discussion

IntroductionIntroduction

HistoryHistory

Correction ofCorrection of sequels of paralytic disease sequels of paralytic disease

Aim:Aim:plantigrade and stable footplantigrade and stable foot

Technique:Technique: Subtalar, TN, CC Joint fusionSubtalar, TN, CC Joint fusion3rd Foot and Ankle Symposium

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IntroductionIntroduction

HistoryHistory

Correction ofCorrection of sequels of paralytic disease sequels of paralytic disease

Aim:Aim:plantigrade and stable footplantigrade and stable foot

Technique:Technique: Subtalar, TN, CC Joint fusionSubtalar, TN, CC Joint fusion

Later: extension of the indication to correct arthritic Later: extension of the indication to correct arthritic jointsjoints

Despite extension to fundamentally different problems Despite extension to fundamentally different problems only only limited modificationslimited modifications to the technique were to the technique were suggestedsuggested

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Critical AspectsCritical Aspects

CalcaneoCalcaneo--cuboidal jointcuboidal joint

Risk for nonunionRisk for nonunion

Shortening lateral column: difficult reduction Shortening lateral column: difficult reduction

Risk for adjacent joint arthritisRisk for adjacent joint arthritis

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Critical AspectsCritical Aspects

Sammarco VJ et al Foot Ankle Int. 2006Sammarco VJ et al Foot Ankle Int. 2006

Sparing the CCSparing the CC--Joint: equal results (16 feet)Joint: equal results (16 feet)•• Reduction of operative timeReduction of operative time

•• Risk of nonunionRisk of nonunion

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Critical AspectsCritical Aspects

Wound healingWound healing

Incision on tension sideIncision on tension side

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Critical AspectsCritical Aspects

Wound healingWound healing

Single medial incisionSingle medial incision

FeasibilityFeasibility

•• Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Int, 2006Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Int, 2006

•• improved visualisation of the transverse improved visualisation of the transverse tarsal jointstarsal joints

•• diminished risk during debridement for diminished risk during debridement for posteromedial structuresposteromedial structures

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Critical AspectsCritical Aspects

Wound healingWound healing

Single medial incisionSingle medial incision

FeasibilityFeasibility

•• Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Int, 2006Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Int, 2006

Reduction of wound healing problems: Reduction of wound healing problems:

•• Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Clin. 2005Jeng et al, Foot Ankle Clin. 2005

•• Brilhault, Foot Ankle Int. 2009Brilhault, Foot Ankle Int. 2009

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The Diple ArthrodesisThe Diple ArthrodesisIsolated subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis Isolated subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis through a single medial approach.through a single medial approach.

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Modified TripleModified Triple

Subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesisSubtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis

Sparing of the CC JointSparing of the CC Joint

single medial approachsingle medial approach

No wound on the tension sideNo wound on the tension side

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GoalsGoalsTriplane Correction of Triplane Correction of

Hindfoot valgusHindfoot valgus

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GoalsGoalsTriplane Correction of Triplane Correction of

Hindfoot valgusHindfoot valgus

Flattening of archFlattening of arch

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GoalsGoalsTriplane Correction of Triplane Correction of

Hindfoot valgusHindfoot valgus

Flattening of archFlattening of arch

Forefoot abductionForefoot abduction

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GoalsGoalsTriplane Correction of Triplane Correction of

Hindfoot valgusHindfoot valgus

Flattening of archFlattening of arch

Forefoot abductionForefoot abduction

Forefoot supinationForefoot supination

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TechniqueTechnique

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TechniqueTechnique

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TechniqueTechnique

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PurposePurposeRadiologically assessment to which extent deformity of the hindfRadiologically assessment to which extent deformity of the hindfoot can be oot can be corrected by isolated subtalar and talonavicular fusioncorrected by isolated subtalar and talonavicular fusion

Early complications of a single medial incisionEarly complications of a single medial incision

2009

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ResultsResultsPatients:Patients:

34 consecutive patients, 36 34 consecutive patients, 36 ‘‘DipleDiple’’ arthrodesis (2005arthrodesis (2005--2007)2007)Gender:Gender: f: 22, m: 12f: 22, m: 12FollowFollow--up:up: 21 months (1321 months (13--37 months)37 months)Age:Age: 70 years (5270 years (52--86 years)86 years)

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ResultsResultsPatients:Patients:34 consecutive patients, 36 Triple arthrodesis (200534 consecutive patients, 36 Triple arthrodesis (2005--2007)2007)

Gender:Gender: f: 22, m: 12f: 22, m: 12FollowFollow--up:up: 21 months (1321 months (13--37 months)37 months)Age:Age: 70 years (5270 years (52--86 years)86 years)

Wound healingWound healingsuperficial wound healing problemssuperficial wound healing problems 33castcast--related pressure ulcerrelated pressure ulcer 1 (diabetic patient)1 (diabetic patient)deep infectionsdeep infections nonenone

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ResultsResultsPatients:Patients:34 consecutive patients, 36 Triple arthrodesis (200534 consecutive patients, 36 Triple arthrodesis (2005--2007)2007)

Gender:Gender: f: 22, m: 12f: 22, m: 12FollowFollow--up:up: 21 months (1321 months (13--37 months)37 months)Age:Age: 70 years (5270 years (52--86 years)86 years)

Wound healingWound healingsuperficial wound healing problemssuperficial wound healing problems 33castcast--related pressure ulcerrelated pressure ulcer 1 (diabetic patient)1 (diabetic patient)deep infectionsdeep infections nonenone

Radiological resultRadiological resultFusion in all feetFusion in all feetSignificant improvement of all radiological parameters (n<0.01)Significant improvement of all radiological parameters (n<0.01)

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LimitationsLimitations

67 y, f, BMI 3967 y, f, BMI 39

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67 y, f, BMI 3967 y, f, BMI 39

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LimitationsLimitations

67 y, f, BMI 3967 y, f, BMI 39

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Limitations: Limitations: 67 y, f, BMI 3967 y, f, BMI 39

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Failures: 66 y, m, healthyFailures: 66 y, m, healthy

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Failures: 66 y, m, healthyFailures: 66 y, m, healthy

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Failures: 66 y, m, healthyFailures: 66 y, m, healthy

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Failures: 66 y, m, healthyFailures: 66 y, m, healthy

No screws posterolaterallyNo screws posterolaterally

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Failures: 52, IDDM, M. Addison, Rupture TP TendonFailures: 52, IDDM, M. Addison, Rupture TP Tendon

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Failures: 52, IDDM, M. Addison, Rupture TP TendonFailures: 52, IDDM, M. Addison, Rupture TP Tendon

6 months 12 months 18 months

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DiscussionDiscussion

Isolated TN and subtalar fusion through an isolated medial approIsolated TN and subtalar fusion through an isolated medial approach allows for ach allows for good correction good correction

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DiscussionDiscussion

Isolated TN and subtalar fusion trough an isolated medial approaIsolated TN and subtalar fusion trough an isolated medial approach allows for ch allows for good correction good correction

Isolated medial approach leads to a good view of the jointsIsolated medial approach leads to a good view of the joints

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DiscussionDiscussion

Isolated TN and subtalar fusion trough an isolated medial approaIsolated TN and subtalar fusion trough an isolated medial approach allows for ch allows for good correction good correction

Isolated medial approach leads to a good view of the jointsIsolated medial approach leads to a good view of the joints

wound healing complications occur less frequently than with the wound healing complications occur less frequently than with the lateral lateral approachapproach

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