title: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis for arthritis and deformity of the hind part of the foot.
abstract: We devised a method for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat deformities or degenerative arthritis, or both, that involve the tibiotalar and talocalcaneal joints. Satisfactory results were obtained in approximately 75 per cent of twenty-one patients; osseous union was radiographically evident in all but three patients. Secondary degenerative changes in the adjacent joints were not evident radiographically during a period of follow-up that ranged from 2.5 to seven years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Russotti
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Cass
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery