Isolated fusions of the hindfoot

Increasingly, isolated arthrodeses are being used to successfully manage disorders of the hindfoot. Their relative simplicity makes these procedures an attractive alternative to the triple arthrodesis. Each joint fusion is not without certain pitfalls, and issues such as the location of the pain, origin, planal dominance, and multiple joint involvement must be taken into consideration when choosing a specific procedure. With proper patient selection and careful technique, the surgeon will find these procedures provide a valuable addition to his/her armamentarium.