in 1973 , mittelmeier introduced a new technique of arthrodesis of the ankle joint by internal osteosynthesis using an autocompression plate with additional compression screwing of fibula to tibia and talus in order to avoid the disadvantages of previous operative methods of arthrodesis by bone splinting or external fixation ( longer cast immobilisation , handicap by external fixator , danger of bone hole osteomyelitis a.o . ) .
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bone
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osteomyelitis