Technique for Removal of Broken InterTAN Integrated Cephalomedullary Screw.

Pertrochanteric femoral fractures are routinely treated with cephalomedullary nailing, with good success. In the event of nonunion, implant fatigue failure may occur. The Trigen InterTAN system (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, TN) features 2 integrated cephalomedullary screws for improved rotational stability of the proximal segment.

Clinical outcome results of total ankle replacement and ankle arthrodesis: a pilot randomised controlled trial.

Background: Ankle arthrodesis (AA) and replacement (TAA) are widely accepted options in managing end-stage ankle arthritis (ESAA). We hypothesize that clinical outcomes would be similar for both interventions.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter randomized controlled trial that collected data on patient demographics, complication rates, Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) and Short Form-36 (SF-36) scores.