A systematic review and meta-analysis: Postoperative outcome comparison of intramedullary nailing and external fixation in charcot neuroarthropathy

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 7 | Issue 1 |  Jan-Jun 2022 | page: 60-63 | Cok Gde Oka Dharmayuda, Dewa Gede Bracika, Kenji Arnaya, Sri Mahadana, Putu Teguh Aryanugraha, Benedictus Deriano, Nariswati Anggapadmi Wiraputri, I Ketut Gede Surya Pranata

DOI:10.13107/jcorth.2022.v07i01.473


Author: Cok Gde Oka Dharmayuda [1], Dewa Gede Bracika [2], Kenji Arnaya [2], Sri Mahadana [2], Putu Teguh Aryanugraha [2], Benedictus Deriano [2], Nariswati Anggapadmi Wiraputri [2], I Ketut Gede Surya Pranata [2]

[1] Consultant of Orthopaedic and Traumatogy Department, Faculty of Medicine Udayana University, Indonesia.

[2] Resident of Orthopaedic and Traumatogy Department, Faculty of Medicine Udayana University, Indonesia.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Cok Gde Oka Dharmayuda,
Diponegoro St., Dauh Puri Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80113, Indonesia.
E-mail: suthenoandrew@gmail.com


Abstract

Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy or neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle is due to sensory and motor neuropathies which lead to a chronic and progressive destruction of the foot architecture involving bones, joints, and soft tissues. The aim of the present study was to compare the results of EF and retrograde IMN in ankle arthrodesis for patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy of the ankle joint. This study conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis statement. Literature Search was done on using the databases of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were systematically retrieved. From the selected databases, 205 references were obtained. By screening the titles and abstracts, 48 references were excluded The remaining potentially relevant 12 studies underwent a detailed and comprehensive evaluation. Finally, five studies were included in our meta-analysis. Based on the report in this meta-analysis, IMN could showed better results compared to EF for Charcot joint arthrodesis, with IMN showing higher rate of fusion, and lesser risk of complication.

Keywords: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, Charcot Neuroarthropathy, Intramedullary Nailing, External Fixation


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How to Cite this article: Dharmayuda CGO, Bracika DG, Arnaya K, Mahadana S, Aryanugraha PT, Deriano B, Wiraputri NA, Pranata IKGS. A systematic review and meta-analysis: Postoperative outcome comparison of intramedullary nailing and external fixation in charcot neuroarthropathy. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jan-Jun 2022;7(1):60-63.

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