Subtalar arthroereisis and its role in pediatric and adult population.
Subtalar joint arthroereisis is a surgical procedure that addresses symptomatic flexible flatfoot deformities using an extraarticular implant within the sinus tarsi. Three groups of implants have been developed for this procedure: self-locking wedges, axis-altering devices, and impact-blocking devices. The self-locking wedge implants are the focus of this article, relative to its use, limitations, and controversies in the pediatric and adult population.
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 99 Montecillo Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA.
Daphne
D
Yen-Douangmala
Mher
M
Vartivarian
J Danny
JD
Choung
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D020878:Device Removal; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery*