title: Principles of arthrodesis and advances in fixation for the adult acquired flatfoot.
abstract: Arthrodesis continues to be the procedure of choice in treatment of the end-stage adult acquired flatfoot. Its goals are to provide pain relief, correct the deformity, and improve function and stability. A better understanding of anatomy and operative technique has led to significant refinements and advances in fixation. These devices have proved useful in arthrodesing and tenodesing procedures. The principles in achieving a sound arthrodesis and the various forms of fixation are discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Trauma Service, Ohio Permanente Medical Group, 10 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA. markhardy@sbcglobal.net
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hardy
authors.forename: Daniel B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Logan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma