Triple arthrodesis. (includes home study examination, answer sheet, & learner evaluation) From: AORN Journal | Date: July 1, 1996| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1996 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Triple arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of the calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and talocalcaneal joints of the foot. This is a palliative surgical procedure used to treat many painful hindfoot disorders (eg, clubfoot deformity, arthritis, Charcot's joint disease). Patient benefits include pain relief and improvement in foot function. Several anesthesia options are available for intraoperative and postoperative pain management. Perioperative nurses should be knowledgeable about foot anatomy, the sequence of surgical events, and possible postoperative complications from triple arthrodesis. A ...

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