DynaNail® TTC Fusion System– Surgical Technique Guide DynaNail® TTC Fusion System– Surgical Technique Gu | Page 9

INDICATIONS The DynaNail TTC Fusion System is indicated for use in tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion procedures to treat the following conditions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Post-traumatic and degenerative arthritis Post-traumatic or primary arthrosis involving both ankle and subtalar joints Revision after failed ankle arthrodesis with subtalar involvement Failed total ankle arthroplasty Non-union ankle arthrodesis Rheumatoid hindfoot Absent Talus (requiring tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis) Avascular necrosis of the talus Neuroarthropathy or neuropathic ankle deformity Neuromuscular disease and severe deformity Osteoarthritis Charcot Foot Previously infected arthrosis with confirmed eradication of infection Contraindications • • • • • • • • • • • • • Patients with an active local or systemic infection Patients with an active soft tissue infection or osteomyelitis of foot and ankle Patients with severe peripheral vascular disease Patients with an obliterated medullary canal or other conditions that tend to retard healing such as blood supply limitations or previous infections Patients with an insufficient plantar pad Skeletally immature patients where the implant would cross open epiphyseal plates Patients having an intact asymptomatic subtalar joint Patients with significant tibial malalignment (>10 degrees in either sagittal or coronal plane) Patients with a dysvascular limb Patients with severe longitudinal deformity Patients with an insufficient quantity or quality of bone to permit fusion of the joints or stabilization of the arthrodesis Patients with conditions that restrict his or her ability or willingness to follow postoperative instructions during the healing process Patients with foreign body sensitivity, suspected or documented metal allergy or intolerance. Where material sensitivity is suspected, appropriate tests should be conducted and sensitivity ruled out prior to implantation 9