title: Percutaneous Hindfoot and Midfoot Fusion.
abstract: Hindfoot and midfoot fusions can be performed with percutaneous techniques. Preliminary results of these procedures are encouraging because they provide similar results than those obtained with open techniques with less morbidity and quick recovery. The best indications are probably fusions for mild-to-moderate reducible hindfoot and midfoot deformities in fragile patients with general or local bad conditions. The main limit is linked to the surgeon's experience in percutaneous foot surgery because a learning curve with the specific tools is necessary before doing these procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ambroise Paré Hospital, West Paris University, 9 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Boulogne 92100, France. Electronic address: thomas.bauer@aphp.fr.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bauer
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery*; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D059032:Learning Curve; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
keywords: Ankle fusion; Percutaneous foot surgery; Subtalar fusion; Triple fusion