Naviculocuneiform arthrodesis.

Abstract

The adult acquired flatfoot is a challenging clinical entity with numerous procedures available to the surgeon for correction of the deformity. In a supple stage II flatfoot, naviculocuneiform arthrodesis with appropriate ancillary soft tissue augmentation and other adjunctive osseous procedures has proven effective with reproducible success. It may be used to balance a symptomatic flatfoot, re-establishing medial column stability and alignment while maintaining essential tri-tarsal joint motion. In addition to a review of the evidence-based medicine regarding this procedure, a detailed surgical technique is provided.

• Authors: Adam M Budny, Jordan P Grossman
• Journal: Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery (Clin Podiatr Med Surg) Vol. 24 Issue 4 Pg. 753-63, ix-x (Oct 2007) ISSN: 0891-8422 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17908642 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Arthrodesis (methods)
• Flatfoot (diagnosis, surgery)
• Foot Deformities, Acquired (diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Tarsal Joints (surgery)