title: The use of arthrodesis to correct rigid flatfoot deformity.
abstract: Rigid adult flatfoot deformity ranges in severity and is caused by a variety of conditions. Treatment is based on the etiology, the severity of symptoms, the stage of the deformity, and patient goals. Posterior tibial tendon pathology, osteoarthritis, posttraumatic arthritis/deformity, inflammatory arthropathy, and neuropathic arthropathy are all known causes of adult flatfoot deformity. Regardless of the cause, treatment goals are the same-restore a plantigrade foot, decrease symptoms, and increase function. When nonsurgical modalities have failed, many surgical reconstructive options are available to restore anatomy and function.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: J Kent
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Ellington
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Myerson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016474:Weight-Bearing