Technique tip: use of anterior cruciate ligament jig for hindfoot fusion by calcanio-talo-tibial nail.

Background: The use of intramedullary nail fixation for tibio-talo-calcaneal fusion is gaining popularity. There is chance of failure of procedure following faulty operative technique specially alignment.
Methods: The article describes a useful application of tibial tunnel jig in inserting the calcanio-talo-tibial guide wire.
Results: There is precision of few millimeters in the exit point of guide wire on talus.
Conclusions: The authors believe that this helps in better positioning of nail and hence better alignment and better operative outcome.