Hindfoot arthrodesis for the adult acquired flat foot.

This article reviews hindfoot arthrodesis for the adult acquired flat foot. Discussion of triple arthrodesis, triple arthrodesis with the addition of a lateral column lengthening procedure, triple arthrodesis with the addition of a plantar flexion first metatarsoncuneiform arthrodesis, and an isolated subtalar arthrodesis are discussed. The indications, surgical techniques, outcome studies, and complications are addressed.