Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis is surgery to fuse the calcaneus and cuboid bones together with metal screws, pins and plates to correct misalignment of the calcaneocuboid joint and reduce or eliminate foot pain.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis:

Flatfoot (valgus) hindfoot deformity
Foot pain
Foot rheumatoid arthritis
Foot osteoarthritis
Foot arthritis (see Foot symptoms)
Foot injury

Non-Surgical Options: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis:

Anti-inflammatory steroid injections
Pain medicine
Physical therapy
Strength training
Weight loss
Foot brace
Shoe implants (orthotics)
Walking aids (e.g. cane)

Other Surgical Options: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis may include these surgeries:

Calcaneocuboid joint arthroplasty
Foot fusion (triple fusion)

Anesthetic Requirements for Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis may include:

Local anesthetic and sedation or general anesthetic

Procedure Complications: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

Possible surgical complications of Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthetic
Reduced mobility
Nonunion/failed fusion (bones do not grow together)
Arthritis in adjacent joints
Blood clots

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Calcaneocuboid joint arthrodesis

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent. Joint pain is relieved in most cases.