Spontaneous subtalar fusion: an irreversible complication of subtalar arthroereisis.
Subtalar arthroereisis has been used for the treatment of symptomatic flexible flatfoot deformities in both pediatric and adult patients. Chronic sinus tarsi pain is the most common complication of this procedure and can be relieved by removal of the implant. We describe a case of spontaneous fusion of the subtalar joint after arthroereisis. This is an irreversible complication that should be described to the patient as a rare, but possible, outcome of arthroereisis of the subtalar joint.
Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, New Territory, Hong Kong Special Administration Region, China. Electronic address: luithderek@yahoo.co.uk.
Tun Hing
TH
Lui
D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D005260:Female; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
adjunct procedure; arthrodesis; calcaneus; complication; flatfoot; implant; talus