title: Isolated talonavicular arthrodesis for adult onset flatfoot deformity/posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
abstract: Surgical treatment of the adult onset flatfoot deformity can be a vexing problem. This article attempts to define the specific patient population that may benefit from isolated talonavicular arthrodesis. The authors provide an overview of critical biomechanical and anatomic considerations that must be implemented when performing this procedure. The authors also provide a detailed description of surgical technique for isolated talonavicular arthrodesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Hayward/Fremont California, 39400 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, USA. gweinraub@aol.com
authors.forename: Glenn M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Weinraub
authors.forename: Matt A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Heilala
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000601:surgery