Long-term results following triple arthrodesis by the method of
Lambrinudi are reported in fifty feet. The average follow-up was eighteen
years. Failures were encountered in only eight feet, and good results were
obtained in twenty. Most of the patients had post-poliomyelitic paralysis.
This operation allowed most braced patients to be free of the orthosis. All
but three patients were able to work, and those unable to do so had other
severe disabilities because of poliomyelitis. An extensive review of the
literature is provided, showing the indications and contraindications for
the procedure.