Subtalar joint arthroereisis in adult-acquired flatfoot and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
The concept of subtalar arthroereisis seems to be gaining popularity in adult-acquired flatfoot surgery. There is wide acceptance of this approach in the pediatric population, but the use of these devices in the adult population is still controversial. Care needs to be taken to select the proper patients and to avoid overuse of these devices. The authors believe these implants will continue to provide a significant benefit to certain patients when selected properly.
Chang
Thomas J
TJ
Northern California Foot and Ankle Center, 2281 Cleveland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 95403, USA. changgang5@aol.com
Lee
Jake
J
D000328:Adult; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery*