Midshaft and Proximal Third Humerus Fractures
Operative Management of Humeral Shaft Fractures
Options
intramedullary nail
Pantalar and Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis
Combined ankle and subtalar joint osteoarthritis
Arthrodesis
Issues
Like elbow arthrodesis, knee arthrodesis is an option of last resort
Example
- cannot sit on airplane toilet with door closed
Aims
Coapt 2 coplanar cancellous surfaces under compression with rigid fixation
Indications
Septic arthritis
Salvage failed TKR / infected TKR
Tumour
Charcot Join
PFFD