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A patient is coming to the ohopaedic surgeon with a hindfoot deformity for triple ahrodesis. Which of the following bones are fused in triple ahrodesis?

A
Subtalar, Calcaneocuboid, Talonavicular
B
Subtalar, Tibiofibular, Calcaneocuboid
C
Tibiofibular, Talonavicular, Subtalar
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Triple ahrodesis results in fusion of subtalar, calcaneocuboid, and talonavicular joints. It is most effective procedure for fixed hindfoot and forefoot deformities. Triple ahrodesis tend to have a high (50%) failure rate in children under 10 years of age. Fusion of the above said bones is done after 12 years of age only because before that the bones are caillagous.

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