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Ankle arthrodesis using a retrograde intramedullary rod with fins for highly destructive joints in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A report of two cases
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  • Shun Takahashi,
  • Naoki Kondo,
  • Yasufumi Kijima,
  • Rika Kakutani,
  • Hajime Ishikawa,
  • Hiroyuki Kawashima
Shun Takahashi
Niigata University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science

Corresponding Author:mail2shun.taka@gmail.com

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Naoki Kondo
Niigata University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science
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Yasufumi Kijima
Niigata University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science
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Rika Kakutani
Niigata University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science
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Hajime Ishikawa
Niigata Prefectural Rheumatic Center
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Hiroyuki Kawashima
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University
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Abstract

Here we present two cases in older adult patients with highly destructive changes in ankle joints (Larsen Grade IV) and who underwent retrograde intramedullary nail fixation with fins. In both patients, bony union was achieved, full weight-bearing was attained 3 months after surgery and good functional outcome was acquired.

Peer review status:Published

07 Nov 2021Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
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08 Nov 2021Submission Checks Completed
08 Nov 2021Assigned to Editor
12 Nov 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
06 Dec 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
06 Dec 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
07 Jan 20221st Revision Received
08 Jan 2022Submission Checks Completed
08 Jan 2022Assigned to Editor
08 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Jan 2022Editorial Decision: Accept
Feb 2022Published in Clinical Case Reports volume 10 issue 2. 10.1002/ccr3.5348