title: Experimental model in cadavera of arthroscopic resection of calcaneonavicular coalition and its first in-vivo application: preliminary communication.
abstract: Open surgical resection of calcaneonavicular coalition is indicated after the failure of conservative treatment. Our objectives are to develop the arthroscopic surgical technique and to check the feasibility of the arthroscopic resection of the calcaneonavicular coalition. We designed and performed endoscopic resection of the calcaneonavicular ligament and part of the anterior process of calcaneus as a simulation of the coalition resection on four cadaver specimens. After this procedure, we successfully performed the first resection in a 12-year-old girl, without any soft tissue interposition. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Hindfoot Scale was 55 before surgery, 98 after 10 weeks, and 100 after 2 years without recurrence.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Molano-Bernardino
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos Sevilla, Spain. cmolano@aeartroscopia.com
authors.forename: Carlos Molano
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bernardino
authors.forename: Pau
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Golanó
authors.forename: Maria Angeles
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: Emilio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: López-Vidriero
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002102:Cadaver; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016474:Weight-Bearing