Synovectomy-arthroplasty as an alternative to triple arthrodesis in the management of subtalar joint pain.
Subtalar joint synovectomy-arthroplasty represents an intermediate intervention between more traditional conservative and surgical techniques. Localization of pathology to the structures of the subtalar joint is essential. The likelihood of operative success is predicted by a prolonged remission of symptoms following the injection of steroid and local anesthesia within the subtalar joint. The procedure reduces pain and swelling while increasing ambulatory capacity. No appreciable increase in subtalar joint motion occurs.
Jacobs
A M
AM
Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Hodson
B S
BS
Albrecht
H M
HM
D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D059408:Pain Management; D011859:Radiography; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome; D000074402:Synovectomy