Rheumatoid Rearfoot Linnie V. Rabjohn Daniel J. Yarmel Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, chronic condition that causes profound changes in the function and structure of the foot and ankle….

Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis Shine John Alan R. Catanzariti Robert W. Mendicino The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, also known as Lisfranc joint, describes articulations of the metatarsals with their respective cuneiforms and cuboid….

Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis Mark A. Hardy Over the past several decades, long-term studies demonstrating diminishing results of triple arthrodesis over time, largely from symptomatic breakdown of adjacent joints, have fueled…

Talonavicular Fusions William D. Fishco The talonavicular joint arthrodesis is utilized for various pathologies of the foot. Rationale for arthrodesis of the talonavicular joint includes peritalar subluxation, such as the…

Pantalar Arthrodesis Travis A. Motley Brian B. Carpenter Historically, pantalar arthrodesis has been used to describe arthrodesis of the ankle and subtalar joint (now termed tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis). In modern literature…

Principles of Arthrodesis Sean Patrick Dunn Justin T. Meyer John A. Ruch HISTORY The use of arthrodesis for the correction of deformities is a cornerstone of podiatric surgery. From the…

Trephine Arthrodesis at the Midfoot Annette D. Filiatrault Trephine arthrodesis, or dowel fusion, is an in situ technique in which fusion can be accomplished without complete joint resection (1). It…

Old Syndesmotic Injuries Brian B. Carpenter Travis A. Motley Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Most ankle sprains involve the lateral ankle collateral…

Pes Cavus Surgery Craig A. Camasta Andrea D. Cass DEFINITION Pes cavus is a sagittal plane deformity of the foot that is characterized by a high arch foot type. Symptoms…