title: Arthroscopic removal of bullet fragments from the subtalar joint.
abstract: A case of arthroscopic removal of a bullet fragment from the subtalar joint and the calcaneus is presented. The bullet fragments impinged on the fibula, limiting eversion and causing pain. The fragments were removed both arthroscopically and through open incision. The patient noted complete relief of pain and improved range of motion within 1 week, and complete recovery soon thereafter.
authors.affiliation: New York University Medical Center, The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jazrawi
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Egol
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Astion
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*