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. 2018 Apr 23;7(5):e517–e522. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.01.005

Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis with Joystick of the Talus (JOT)

Advantages Disadvantages
  • Arthroscopy versus open:
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      Decreased postoperative pain and edema
    • •
      Shorter hospital stays
    • •
      Fewer complications
    • •
      Reduced time to union
  • JOT versus no JOT
    • •
      Varus/valgus malalignment addressed
    • •
      Full tibiotalar contact
 Arthroscopic skills required
Grafting not allowed
Contraindicated in stiff malalignment