ankle-arthrodesis
A 52-year-old patient undergoes ankle arthrodesis for post-traumatic arthritis. At 6-month follow-up, they report difficulty walking and knee hyperextension during gait. Radiographs show solid fusion. What is the most likely cause of their symptoms?
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Adjacent subtalar arthritis
Equinus malunion of the fusion
Varus malunion of the fusion
Pseudoarthrosis with minimal motion
Hardware prominence
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option