title: Revisional hindfoot arthrodesis.
abstract: Salvage of a failed hindfoot arthrodesis is an extensive undertaking for the surgeon and patient. With increased morbidity and postoperative convalescence and complications, patients must understand the risk involved in this type of revisional surgery. This article provides a systematic approach to revisional hindfoot arthrodeses, focusing on patient evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.
authors.forename: Lara J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Mendicino
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D018579:Patient Selection; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D017211:Treatment Failure