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Subtalar arthrodesis

G J Sammarco¹, E B Tablante

¹Department of Orthopaedics, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH 45219-2906, USA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

|May 19, 1998

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Subtalar arthrodesis effectively treats various hindfoot disorders by stabilizing the subtalar joint. This surgical technique offers joint-specific stabilization with encouraging patient and surgeon outcomes.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Background:

Subtalar arthrodesis is a recognized surgical treatment for numerous hindfoot conditions.
It provides joint-specific stabilization without affecting adjacent joints.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the indications for subtalar arthrodesis.
To describe a current surgical technique and its expected outcomes.
To discuss modifications, pitfalls, and complications.

Main Methods:

A lateral incision approach with minimal bone resection for alignment.
Utilizing compression fixation and modern surgical technology.
Review of results in 45 surgically treated patients.

Main Results:

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Encouraging outcomes were observed in 45 patients.

The procedure met the expectations of both surgeons and patients.

The described technique facilitates alignment and stabilization.

Conclusions:

Subtalar arthrodesis is a valuable procedure for complex hindfoot disorders.
The presented technique offers effective joint stabilization with good results.
Careful technique and recognition of potential issues are key to success.