Abstract

Subtalar joint arthroereisis is a surgical procedure that addresses symptomatic flexible flatfoot deformities using an extraarticular implant within the sinus tarsi. Three groups of implants have been developed for this procedure: self-locking wedges, axis-altering devices, and impact-blocking devices. The self-locking wedge implants are the focus of this article, relative to its use, limitations, and controversies in the pediatric and adult population.

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Authors

Yen-Douangmala D, Vartivarian M, Choung JD

Institution

Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 99 Montecillo Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA.

Source

Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery 29:3 2012 Jul pg 383-90

MeSH

Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Child
Device Removal
Flatfoot
Humans
Middle Aged
Pain, Postoperative
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
Risk Factors
Subtalar Joint

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22727379