Pes planus treated with triple arthrodesis

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Foot pain ?subtalar osteoarthritis.

Patient Data

Age: 75years old
Gender: Male

Pes planus with loss of the plantar arch and a calcaneal bony spur is also noted. 

Triple fusion of the subtalar joint is noted. 

Case Discussion

Triple fusion/arthrodesis is a treatment option for a severely symptomatic pes planus not amenable to other orthopaediac interventions. 

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