Revision of malaligned triple arthrodesis: a case report.
Malalignment of a triple arthrodesis can pose significant challenges to the foot and ankle surgeon. Lack of a plantigrade foot will not be well tolerated by the patient and will often require revision of the original surgery. This article presents a review of the treatment algorithm used to address this unique problem. A case study based on this approach is also presented.
Perez
Richard R
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Alamo Family Foot Care, PA, 7424 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA. pod1098@aol.com
Strash
Walter W
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D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000601:surgery