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Hindfoot and Midfoot Surgery

Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis

What is midfoot arthritis?

Midfoot arthritis occurs when there has been damage to the joint cartilage that normally covers and protects the bones. This results in pain, stiffness, and swelling of the midfoot.

What is an arthrodesis?

The goal of this type of surgery is to glue (fuse) together some of the small joints in the middle of the foot. Pain occurs when an arthritic joint moves. If movement is removed, pain will also be alleviated. Hardware, such as screws and plates, is inserted into the bones to hold the joints together while the fusion occurs. Once the joint is fused, the screws are not necessary, but rarely removed.

What can I expect after surgery?

What is the typical follow-up appointment schedule after surgery?

Subtalar and Talonavicular Arthrodesis

What is hindfoot arthritis?

Hindfoot arthritis occurs when there has been damage to the joint cartilage that normally covers and protects the bones. This results in pain, stiffness, and swelling of the hindfoot.

What is an arthrodesis?

The goal of this type of surgery is to glue (fuse) some of the joints of the hindfoot. Pain is elicited when an arthritic joint moves. If movement is removed, pain will also be alleviated. Hardware, such as screws and plates, is inserted into the bones to hold the joints together while the fusion occurs. Once the joint is fused the screws are not necessary, but rarely removed.

What can I expect after surgery?

What is the typical follow-up appointment schedule after surgery?

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