Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
Introduction/Purpose: Triple arthrodesis has historically been considered the standard of treatment for arthritis of the hindfoot with or without deformity. The complications of this surgery including non-union, malunion, nerve injury, infection and wound healing problems can occur at any of the three joints. Double arthrodesis is capable of producing a similar reduction in degrees of motion and correction of foot deformity but may also cause less patient morbidity in regard to these complications due to one less joint being incorporated into the fusion procedure. What is unknown is the patient reported outcomes, specifically physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI) between these two procedures. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes for hindfoot deformity using a triple compared to a double arthrodesis.
Recommended Citation
Holleran, Amanda H.; Baumhauer, Judith F.; Houck, Jeff; Homeier, Daniel; Flemister, Adolph S.; Ketz, John P.; DiGiovanni, Benedict F.; and Oh, Irvin, "Is there a Difference in Outcomes between Patients who Received a Double or Triple Arthrodesis for Hindfoot Arthritis?" (2020). Faculty Publications - College of Physical Therapy. 126.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/pt_fac/126
Comments
Originally published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 5(4) DOI: 10.1177/2473011420S00251 ©The Author(s) 2020