title: Triple arthrodesis and Lambrinudi arthrodesis. Literature review and follow-up study.
abstract: A literature review is presented about triple arthrodesis and Lambrinudi arthrodesis including indications, techniques, complications, and a more extensive review of some specific indications. Forty-eight patients were operated on between 1961 and 1977, 25 of whom were reviewed at follow-up. Our follow-up study shows a rather high rate of pseudarthrosis, with however a normal failure rate. According to these findings transfixation of the bones with K-wires is to be considered.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000209:etiology