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Unit I: Degenerative and Arthritic Conditions
A. Ankle Arthritis and Treatment
Subtopic |
Finer Details & Learning Objectives |
|---|---|
Etiology & Staging |
Classify ankle arthritis (Post-traumatic, Primary, Inflammatory, Neuropathic). Understand the Takakura and Jike classification systems. |
| Non-Operative Management | Detail protocols for activity modification, bracing (AFO, custom orthotics), NSAIDs, and intra-articular injections (corticosteroids, viscosupplementation, PRP). |
Ankle Arthrodesis |
Master principles of arthrodesis (joint preparation, compression, alignment). Compare techniques: arthroscopic vs. open, anterior vs. lateral approach, fixation methods (screws, plates, nails). |
| Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA) | Principles of TAA, indications/contraindications, biomechanical goals (restoring alignment and joint line), technical surgical steps (anterior vs. lateral approaches), and complication management (subsidence, aseptic loosening, infection). |