Triple arthrodesis in neuromuscular disorders.

Triple arthrodesis, consisting of a fusion of the calcaneo-cuboid, talonavicular, and talocalcaneal joints, is used to correct deformity and replace braces. Indications depend on symptoms. For good results, patients should be at least 12 years old. A review of 25 cases shows that a varus deformity usually does not give good results, a pseudarthrosis always had a poor outcome, and patients are usually more satisfied than the surgeon with the result.

Acquired contracture of the infraspinatus muscle. A case report and review of the literature.

Congenital contracture of the infraspinatus muscle has been reported by K. Kitano et al. (1988). We describe a patient with an acquired contracture of the infraspinatus muscle causing posterior subluxation of the glenohumeral joint.