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Subtalar joint arthroereisis with SILASTIC silicone sphere: a retrospective study
J B Addante1, M W Chin, J C Loomis
1Brockton/West Roxbury Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132.
The Journal of Foot Surgery
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study reviews subtalar joint arthroereisis using a SILASTIC silicone sphere for flexible flatfoot. The technique aims to limit excessive pronation, offering an alternative to bone grafts or other implants.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Podiatric surgery
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Flexible flatfoot is a common condition requiring surgical intervention.
- Subtalar joint arthroereisis is a surgical technique used to treat flexible flatfoot.
- Various methods exist, including bone grafts and endoprosthetic devices, each with pros and cons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a retrospective study on subtalar joint arthroereisis.
- To evaluate the efficacy of a specific SILASTIC silicone sphere technique.
- To compare this technique with existing methods for flexible flatfoot treatment.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing subtalar joint arthroereisis.
- Utilizing a SILASTIC silicone sphere implant in the sinus tarsi.
- Surgical technique devised by the senior authors.
Main Results:
- The SILASTIC silicone sphere technique was employed in the study.
- The study focuses on the outcomes of this specific arthroereisis method.
- Results will be compared to established treatments for flexible flatfoot.
Conclusions:
- The SILASTIC silicone sphere technique offers a viable option for subtalar joint arthroereisis.
- This method aims to effectively control excessive subtalar joint pronation.
- Further analysis will determine its long-term efficacy and patient outcomes.
