[Long-term results of triple arthrodesis in neurogenic foot deformities]

The number of good results after triple arthrodesis due to neuromuscular foot disorders in literature varies between 24% and 94%. 46 patients with 64 triple arthrodesis due to neuromuscular foot disorders were reexamined 18 years (15 to 25 years) after the operation. In 36 cases arthrodesis was performed by k-wire and pin fixation and in 28 cases by k-wire and screw-fixation. For preoperative and follow-up grading the McGuire score was used which increased on the average due to the operation from 58 to 89 points. Good and excellent results were found in 91% of the patients. Triple arthrodesis in patients with neuromuscular foot disorders is recommended. It leads to functional good results with a small amount of complications.