Arthrodesis in the foot and ankle

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A 72-year-old gentleman presents 40 years after a conservatively managed ankle fracture with show end stage ankle arthritis, refractory to conservative treatment. Following counsel on surgical options he has decided on an ankle arthrodesis.
During ankle arthrodesis surgery, what is the ideal position of the ankle?

QUESTION ID: 1328

1. A.10° dorsiflexion, 10° external rotation, 5° hindfoot valgus
2. B.10° dorsiflexion, neutral external rotation, 5° hindfoot valgus
3. C.Neutral dorsiflexion, 10° external rotation, 5° hindfoot valgus
4. D.Neutral dorsiflexion, 10 ° external rotation, 5° hindfoot varus
5. E.5° plantarflexion, neutral external rotation, 5° hindfoot valgus
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