title: Subtalar joint arthroscopy.
abstract: Subtalar joint arthroscopy can be performed on a wide array of pathology. The procedure has progressed from a diagnostic test to a reconstructive procedure. Although it is not as popular as ankle arthroscopy, it is becoming more commonly discussed in the literature and is part of many arthroscopy courses. Better education along with improved instrumentation will allow more foot and ankle surgeons to treat pathology of the subtalar joint with arthroscopic techniques. This will lead to improved outcomes and lower complication rates in treating that pathology.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Richmond, VA 23233, USA. lgrubin@comcast.net
authors.forename: Laurence G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Rubin
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome