Background: Nonunion remains the most common major complication of ankle arthrodesis.
Although previous studies have reported delayed union or nonunion rates, few have
elaborated on the clinical course of patients experiencing delayed union. In this
retrospective cohort study, we sought to understand the trajectory of patients with delayed
union by determining the rate of clinical success and failure and whether the extent of fusion
on computed tomography scan (CT) was associated with outcomes. Methods: Delayed …

Category: Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Despite advancements in surgical
techniques, implants, and biologics, nonunion remains the most common major
complication of ankle arthrodesis. While previous studies have reported delayed union or
nonunion rates, few have elaborated on the clinical course of patients experiencing delayed
union. We sought to better understand the trajectory of patients with delayed union by
determining the rate of clinical success and failure and whether the extent of fusion on …