title: Triple arthrodesis in neuromuscular disorders.
abstract: Triple arthrodesis, consisting of a fusion of the calcaneo-cuboid, talonavicular, and talocalcaneal joints, is used to correct deformity and replace braces. Indications depend on symptoms. For good results, patients should be at least 12 years old. A review of 25 cases shows that a varus deformity usually does not give good results, a pseudarthrosis always had a poor outcome, and patients are usually more satisfied than the surgeon with the result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mulier
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: De Rijcke
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fabry
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Mulier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*