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Intraoperative Three-Dimensional Navigation for Talocalcaneal Coalition Resection.
William R Aibinder1, Ernest Y Young1, Todd A Milbrandt2
1Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Summary
Talocalcaneal tarsal coalitions, a cause of foot pain, are surgically resected. A new technique using intraoperative CT and navigation improves resection accuracy and reduces complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
- Anatomy
Background:
- Talocalcaneal tarsal coalitions cause foot pain, stiffness, and deformity.
- Conservative treatments like rest and immobilization are often insufficient.
- Surgical resection is challenging due to anatomical complexity and imaging limitations, often resulting in residual coalition.
