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University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas.
Twenty-two adult patients who underwent a triple arthrodesis because of hindfoot pain and/or deformity were reviewed retrospectively with a minimum 3-year follow-up. All procedures were performed by the same surgeon using a two-incision technique and internal fixation. Objective results were good in eight (36%) patients, fair in 13 (59%), and poor in one (5%). There were two asymptomatic nonunions of the talonavicular joint, no infections, and no neuromas. Eleven patients had radiographic evidence of tibiotalar arthritis, and eleven patients had midfoot arthritic changes that had progressed after the operation. Patient satisfaction with the procedure was high, and 21 of 22 (95%) patients felt that they were improved overall and would have the surgery again if indicated. Although the procedure is technically demanding, patient satisfaction is high and complications can be kept to a minimum if proper surgical technique is utilized.
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