Outcome After Operative Fusion of the Tarsal Joints: A Systematic Review.

Arthrodesis of 1 or more joints of the hindfoot is performed to treat severe functional impairment due to pain, deformity, and/or instability. Evaluation of the results of hindfoot arthrodesis from the published data has been difficult owing to the great variety of pathologic entities and surgical techniques reported in the studies. A comprehensive search for relevant reports, reference lists, and citation tracking of the included studies was conducted using the PubMed(®), Embase(®), and CINAHL(®) databases.