Common Surgery Highlight
Triple Arthrodesis otherwise known as a hind foot fusion.
A fusion is locking the bones together; a triple arthrodesis is a fusion in the hind foot used to treat many types of painful foot deformities. The surgeon fuses the joints (talonavicular, subtalar and calcaneocuboid) under the ankle that allow the foot to move from side to side.
Surgeons attempt to avoid fusions, unless a patient is experiencing extreme pain and has severe foot deformities. Triple Arthrodesis often improves stability - making it easier for the patient to stand and walk, and often offers the best chance for a patient to have a less painful foot with better alignment.
Often times, patients will report being able to fit into their shoes better after the surgery than they did beforehand.
Most patients will experience significant healing within the first three months. But it can take up to a year for maximum improvement.