5 Things you need to know about Adult Flat foot / Triple arthrodesis patient by NaplesPodiatrist.com

When an adult flatfoot becomes rigid and painful, a triple arthrodesis — fusing the three joints of the rearfoot — is one of the most reliable ways to rebuild a stable, plantigrade foot. Here are five things you need to know if collapsing arches are affecting your life.

5 Things to Know About Adult Flatfoot and Triple Arthrodesis

1. Early treatment can help you avoid surgery. Caught early, a flexible flatfoot often responds to bracing and orthotics — so don’t wait until it becomes rigid.
2. Choose the right surgeon. Look for an ABFAS board-certified reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon, whose cases have been validated and reviewed by peers for quality and consistency.
3. Custom ankle bracing is the gold standard of conservative care for adult-acquired flatfoot, supporting the arch and offloading the failing tendon.
4. Surgical care is highly specialized and requires real experience — this is not a procedure for an occasional operator.
5. If you have collapsing arches and pain, call us at (239) 430-3668.

What a Triple Arthrodesis Does

A triple arthrodesis fuses the subtalar, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid joints to correct a fixed deformity and eliminate the painful, arthritic motion in the rearfoot. It is generally reserved for advanced, rigid flatfeet or significant arthritis, where joint-preserving procedures are no longer enough. Recovery involves a period of non-weight-bearing while the bones fuse, followed by a gradual return to activity — and for the right patient, the trade is a stable, far less painful foot. Our results walk for themselves.

For more information or to schedule an evaluation with a board-certified foot and ankle specialist, call (239) 430-3668 (FOOT) or book online at NaplesPodiatrist.com.

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