[Recognition of a tarsal coalition; clinical and radiological pointers].
A 34-year-old female had been suffering from pain in her left ankle for more than 6 years. Physical examination revealed no abnormalities other than a rigid subtalar joint. Using a CT scan and an MRI scan the diagnosis tarsal coalition was established. This condition is a fairly frequent cause of ankle pain, with a prevalence of 1-2%. However, it is easily missed by treating physicians. In this article the clinical and radiological pointers for establishing the diagnosis are described, and information about the treatment of tarsal coalitions is provided.
Wiendels
Dolf R
DR
Bronovo Ziekenhuis, Den Haag, The Netherlands. d.wiendels@vumc.nl
Aarts
Nico J M
NJ
Steenmeijer
A Vincent
AV
Smeets
Harm J
HJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013580:Synostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome