Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 3 , Pages 242-247 , May 2010

Arthroscopic versus Open Ankle Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Cost Analysis

  • Kyle S. Peterson, BS

      Affiliations

    • Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA
    • ,
  • Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Clinical Professor, Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA; Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC, Clive, IA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC, 12499 University Avenue, Suite 210, Clive, Iowa, 50325.
    • ,
  • Donald E. Buddecke, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Foot and Ankle Specialists, Omaha, NE

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 Financial Disclosure: None reported.

 Conflict of Interest: None reported.

PII: S1067-2516(10)00059-1

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2010.02.019

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 3 , Pages 242-247 , May 2010

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