title: Management of the rheumatoid hindfoot with special reference to talonavicular arthrodesis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kindsfater
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: 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