title: [Diagnosis and treatment of tarsal coalitions and synostoses in children and adolescents].
abstract: The majority of tarsal coalitions are located in the calcaneonavicular and talocalcaneal regions and other locations are rare. Complete early ossified synostoses are found not only in major limb deficiencies but also in otherwise normal feet. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans are the most important imaging techniques especially for preoperative planning. Early resection is advisable in calcaneonavicular coalitions as soon as it is detected in childhood and adolescence. Indications for or against resection or limited tarsal fusion are much more difficult in talocalcaneal coalition. The patient's complaints, extension and location of the coalition, additional malalignment and especially patient age are some of the factors that should be considered carefully. Results of surgical resection are not always satisfactory with a long-lasting rehabilitation especially in older children or adolescents and the necessity for secondary procedures can never be ruled out. In cases of malalignment corrective tarsal osteotomy can be considered as a simultaneous or staged procedure. An overview with special emphasis on surgical options is presented with typical examples as well as rare conditions and a review of important literature from recent years is included.
authors: Zentrum für Orthopädische Fußchirurgie, Englschalkinger Str. 12, 81925 München, Deutschland. J.Hamel@t-online.de
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Hamel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013580:Synostosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*
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