Management of the rheumatoid hindfoot with special reference to talonavicular arthrodesis.
In the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, involvement of the hindfoot is common. If conservative management fails, surgical treatment should be considered before the development of a fixed deformity. In patients with isolated talonavicular disease, arthrodesis of this joint provides excellent pain relief and seems to prevent future deformity.
Kindsfater
K
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Wilson
M G
MG
Thomas
W H
WH
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013165:Splints; D013585:Synovitis / Q000628:therapy; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome