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Ankle Arthrodesis / Ankle Fusion

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blocks : Ankle, Popliteal
Considerations : Tourniquet

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Typically the surgery is performed using an anterior approach. Alternatively the surgeon may approach through the medial malleolus. First, the ankle joint is exposed and the joint surfaces are...

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