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Arthrodesis - position and angle

Correct joint positioning and arthrodesis angle for fusion of each joint.

9 questions 1 source pages

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9 questions
Q1What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the hip?▸
  • 25 degrees flexion
  • No abduction (X abd)
  • 10-15 degrees external rotation
Q2What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the knee?▸
  • 15 degrees flexion
  • 5 degrees valgus
Q3What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the ankle?▸
  • 0 degrees dorsiflexion (neutral)
  • 5 degrees valgus
  • 5 degrees external rotation
Q4What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the 1st MTPJ?▸
  • 20 degrees dorsiflexion to 1st MT
  • 10-15 degrees dorsiflexion parallel to the floor
Q5What are the arthrodesis positions for MCP joints 2-5?▸
  • 25/30/35/40 degrees from 2nd to 5th MCPJ
Q6What is the arthrodesis position for the 1st MCPJ?▸
  • 30 degrees radial and palmar abduction
  • 15 degrees pronation
Q7What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the shoulder?▸
  • 30/30/30 degrees flexion / abduction / internal rotation
Q8What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the elbow?▸
  • 90 degrees flexion (unilateral)
  • 110 degrees flexion / 65 degrees flexion (bilateral)
Q9What is the optimal arthrodesis position for the wrist?▸
  • 20 degrees dorsiflexion (unilateral)
  • 20 degrees DF / 10 degrees PF (bilateral)
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