Triple Arthrodesis Miami Beach FL | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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The goal of this type of surgery is to fuse or glue together (arthrodesis) 3 joints of the back of the foot (triple arthrodesis). It is a very useful operation to correct various types of deformities of the foot as well as certain types of arthritis of the back of the foot. This type of surgery does not typically affect the up and down movement (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) of the foot and ankle.

The side-to-side movement (inversion and eversion) of the back of the foot is affected, and will no longer be present. Usually however for most patients who require triple arthrodesis, most of this side-to-side movement has already been lost. The lack of this side-to-side movement will be noticeable when walking on uneven ground surfaces. This does not, however, cause any pain, and all types of exercise are permitted following a triple arthrodesis.

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