title: [Long-term results of triple arthrodesis in neurogenic foot deformities].
abstract: The number of good results after triple arthrodesis due to neuromuscular foot disorders in literature varies between 24% and 94%. 46 patients with 64 triple arthrodesis due to neuromuscular foot disorders were reexamined 18 years (15 to 25 years) after the operation. In 36 cases arthrodesis was performed by k-wire and pin fixation and in 28 cases by k-wire and screw-fixation. For preoperative and follow-up grading the McGuire score was used which increased on the average due to the operation from 58 to 89 points. Good and excellent results were found in 91% of the patients. Triple arthrodesis in patients with neuromuscular foot disorders is recommended. It leads to functional good results with a small amount of complications.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Mainz.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Herbsthofer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Eysel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Küllmer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zöllner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005684:Gait / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome