Temporary Vertical Extra-Articular Fixation Application of Tendon Healing in Ankle: A Technical Note

Purpose: Research of effect of the extra-articular temporary pin fixation of the ankle to the results of tendon transfer and tendon injury in the ankle. Materials and Methods: Extra-articular temporary pin fixation used 14 cases between 2011-2017 years. Twelve of 14 cases had tendon transfers for paralytic patients and 2 patients had open tendon rupture. Postoperatively, pin fixation was performed 3-6 weeks according to the patient's clinic. Results: The technique was sufficient in immobilization. Soft tissues were easy to follow in the patients and there were no wound soft tissues problems. Did not develop major complication due to Steinman pins. Conclusion: Extra-articular temporary pin fixation of the ankle was successfully used in the tendon transfers and in the treatment of the immobilization and wound healing after the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries.