title: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis.
abstract: Combined arthrodesis of the ankle and subtalar joint is a challenging but potentially rewarding procedure for certain patients. The author discusses multiple aspects of the procedure from patient counseling to postoperative complications.
authors.affiliation: OrthoSurgeons, #5 Street, Vincent Circle, Suite 410, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA. jesse.burks@orthosurgeons.com
authors.forename: Jesse B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Burks
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome