Triple orthodesis consists of fusion of which three joints of foot?: (A) Subtalar + Calcaneocuboid + Talonavicular joints, (B) Subtalar + Tibiofibular + Talonavicular joints, (C) Subtalar + Tarsometatarsal + Talonavicular joints, (D) Subtalar + Talocalcaneal + Talonavicular joints
Answer is A. Ans. a (Subtalar + Calcaneocuboid + Talonavicular joints)# Subtalar joint is talocalcaneocuboid (TCC) joint.(TCC-CCTN =>TaloCalcaneoCuboid + CalcaneoCuboid +TaloNavicular joints). (Mnemonic: TCC-CCTN).TRIPLE ORTHODESIS# Used in treatment of CTEV (Congenital talipes equino vrtfus).# Performed after the age of 12 years.