Conversion of ankle arthrodesis to total ankle arthroplasty has recently gained popularity. However, technical challenges are present when treating patients without a sufficient fibular buttress. We describe a technique for restoration of an adequate fibular buttress using an iliac crest bone graft or malleolar relocation.
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Takedown of Ankle Arthrodesis With Insufficient Fibula: Surgical Technique and Intermediate-Term Follow-Up