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Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 6/2015

01.12.2015 | Review Article

Subtalar joint instability

verfasst von: Thomas Mittlmeier, Alice Wichelhaus

Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Ausgabe 6/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

Subtalar joint instability may frequently be overlooked and erroneously be integrated under the diagnosis of ankle joint instability. It was the scope of this review to characterize the present state-of-art with regard to the adequate diagnosis and treatment.

Methods

While the clinical picture is mostly inconclusive for subtalar joint instability, a high degree of suspicion for this diagnosis is needed to employ weight-bearing x-rays, standardized stress radiography, CT scanning and MRI to further elucidate the etiopathology

Results

Geometrical reasons as hindfoot deformities, isolated or combined injuries or instabilities in conjunction with the ankle ligament complex do exist which should be differentiated in detail and classified to indicate the adequate treatment. Treatment of acute lesions is simple and effective. A certain percentage of the patients with chronic subtalar instability is incorrectly labeled with the diagnosis of a sinus tarsi syndrome.

Conclusion

Subtalar joint arthroscopy for reconfirmation of the correct diagnosis conjoined with restoration of physiological hindfoot alignment and a preferably anatomical ligamentous reconstruction provide the basis for a good functional recovery.
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Metadaten
Titel
Subtalar joint instability
verfasst von
Thomas Mittlmeier
Alice Wichelhaus
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2015
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Ausgabe 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-015-0588-7

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