FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves carrying out oblique osteotomy of both malleoli of the talocrural joint. The extremity is fixed in the external fixation apparatus. Distraction enlargement of the talocrural joint fork. Hydrophilic polyacrylamide biogel is introduced into the joint cavity. The extremity is fixed in the external fixation apparatus until high strength bone regenerate is formed. EFFECT: high mobility of the joint components; reduced pain syndrome.
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2000-09-10—Published
1996-05-16—Filed