Nonunion: Ankle Case 2

Presenting

This 41 year old man who was referred to see Dr. Brinker 6 months after an attempted ankle fusion at an outside facility by other physicians for post-traumatic arthritis. At the time of referral, the ankle joint was grossly unstable. The patient was unable to walk without a supportive boot and a cane, was having severe pain, and was having difficulty doing his work as an emergency room physician.

Result After Treatment by Dr. Brinker

These images taken after Ilizarov treatment show that the bones are healed and the ankle is fused. The patient has no pain and can walk and attend to his work as a physician without requiring supportive footwear or a cane.