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Triple Arthrodesis: Overview By Your Podiatric Doctor
Triple Arthrodesis is a process whereby the surgical fusion of the talocalcaneal (TC), talonavicular (TN), and calcaneocuboid (CC) joints in the hind foot that allow for side-to-side movement of the foot, is performed to relieve foot pain and other associated problems. It is a commonly performed procedure for chronic tendon ruptures and partial foot dislocations caused due to serious injury, arthritis and genetic effect.
This surgery is most often undertaken after all other non-surgical methods do not relieve your symptoms satisfactorily and have been finally exhausted, as stated below:
- Bracing
- Physical Therapy
- Strapping & Taping
- Steroid Injections
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Surgeons try their best to avoid bone fusions, but sometimes pain and deformity are so severe that this procedure offers the best option of producing a less painful foot with better alignment. The triple arthrodesis is a time-tested, durable procedure even if restricts the sideways movement of the affected foot to a considerable degree. Tendon balancing and bone grafting procedures are performed with this surgery to attain improved results.
Triple Arthrodesis: Signs & Indications
Triple arthrodesis is indicated for the following conditions and situations:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Degenerative Arthritis
- Posttraumatic Arthritis
- Chronic Pain
- Severe Valgus Deformities
- Collapsing Pes Planovalgus Deformity
- Varus Foot Deformities
- Severe Flatfoot
- Abnormal Inter-Bone Connections
- Excessively High Foot Arches
- Joint Instability
- Advanced Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction
- Tarsal Coalition
- Cavus And Cavovarus
- Talipes Equinovarus
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Mueller-Weiss Disease
Triple Arthrodesis: Contraindications
Triple Arthrodesis is not indicated and should be best avoided under the following circumstances:
- Underage, Growing Patients
- Chronic Smokers & Tobacco Users
- Suffering From Active Infection
- Having Poor Healing Potential
Triple Arthrodesis: The Procedure Outlined
- Two incisions are generally required for this procedure, one incision on each side of the foot.
- Certain tendons and ligaments or cartilage would be dissected in order for the surgeon to reach the desired zone.
- An imaging device called a fluoroscope is used so that the surgeon is able to make the proper dissections or place any necessary screws or pins.
- Within each joint cartilage is removed, bony surfaces roughened, and defects filled.
- Bone graft is taken from the knee.
- The foot is repositioned to recreate an arch and balance it beneath the leg.
- Tendon balancing is performed.
- Once all three joints have been prepared, they are put into place and hardware is fixated to stabilize the reconstruction and promote healthy fusion.
- The surgeon confirms proper position of the bones via an X-ray.
- Then all incisions are closed and covered with bulky dry sterile dressings.
Triple Arthrodesis: The Postsurgical Care
- The foot is kept elevated while lying in the bed.
- No weight on it at all for the first two weeks to minimize swelling and allow skin healing.
- To lessen post-operative pain, the nerves around the knee or ankle may be numbed with medication.
- Intravenous antibiotics are administered to prevent contacting infection.
- Stitches may be removed two to three weeks after surgery.
- After signs of healing are noted, progressive weight bearing is allowed.
- Full weight bearing typically takes three months.
- A removable boot may be used in the place of a cast.
Triple Arthrodesis: The Associated Complications
- Bacterial Infection
- Wound Breakdown
- Gradual Development Of Arthritis In Other Foot Joints
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Delayed Union Due To Being An Extremely Delicate Process
- Delayed Wound Healing Due To Edema
- Damage To Nerves Due To Injury
- Avascular Necrosis
- Blood Clot Formation
- A Bad Reaction To The Anesthesia
- Stiffness & Numbness Near The Incision
Triple Arthrodesis: Its Advantages
- Reasonable pain Relief
- Improved Stability
- Correction In Deformity
- Better Alignment
- Significant Improvement In Gait
- Properly Fitting Normal Footwear
- Allow For Easier Standing And Walking
- Widely Accepted & Established Technique