Arthritis of the upper and lower ankle joint

In cases of severe arthritis of the upper and lower ankle joint, the joint can be surgically stiffened (arthrodesis). The aim of this procedure is to eliminate pain and to stabilise the joint in the best possible position (functional position). In order to achieve the ideal position and function while guaranteeing the best conditions for bone healing, it is sometimes necessary to use the patient’s own bone. This is taken from the patient’s iliac crest or tibial plateau.