Open versus arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing health concern that affects approximately 27 million people in the USA and is associated with a $185 billion annual cost burden. Choosing between open surgery and arthroscopic arthrodesis for ankle arthritis is still controversial. This study comp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01708-4 |