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. 2022 Jul 5;7(7):448–459. doi: 10.1530/EOR-21-0117

Table 5.

Contraindications for ARTHROSCOPIC ankle arthrodesis.

Contraindications for ARTHROSCOPIC ankle arthrodesis
Absolute contraindications

  • - Loss of bone stock of talus (avascular necrosis, tumor, and infections)

  • - Significant anteroposterior translation of the talus

  • - Active infection

Relative contraindications
- *Severe varus/valgus deformities >15°.

  • - **Morbid obesity

*Currently, arthroscopic techniques can overcome severe deformities. **Could produce a higher rate of nonunion.