[Effect of calcaneocuboid arthrodesis on three-dimensional kinematics of talonavicular joint]

To discuss the effect of the calcaneocuboid arthrodesis on three-dimensional kinematics of talonavicular joint and its clinical significance.

Ten fresh-frozen foot specimens, three-dimensional kinematics of talonavicular joint were determined in the case of neutral position, dorsiflexion. plantoflexion, adduction, abduction, inversion and eversion motion by means of three-dimensional coordinate instrument (Immersion MicroScribe G2X) before and after calcaneocuboid arthrodesis under non-weight with moment of couple, bending moment, equilibrium dynamic loading. Calcaneocuboid arthrodesis was performed on these feet in neutral position and the lateral column of normal length.

A significant decrease in the three-dimensional kinematics of talonavicular joint was observed (P < 0.01) in cadaver model following calcaneocuboid arthrodesis. Talonavicular joint motion was diminished by 31.21% +/- 6.08% in sagittal plane; by 51.46% +/- 7.91% in coronal plane; by 36.98% +/- 4.12% in transverse plane; and averagely by 41.25% +/- 6.02%.

Calcancocuboid arthrodesis could limite motion of the talonavicular joints, and the disadvantage of calcaneocuboid arthrodesis shouldn't be neglected.