Subtalar arthroscopy: indications, technique and results.
The emergence of subtalar arthroscopy has improved the understanding and accuracy of diagnosing several hindfoot pathologic conditions, in particular, sinus tarsi syndrome. Subtalar arthroscopy has evolved into a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool. The surgeon's experience is still essential to achieve good results. This article reviews the clinical indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of subtalar arthroscopy.
Departamento de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, Clinica Las Condes, Lo Fontecilla 441, Las Condes, Santiago 7591046, Chile. Electronic address: gmunoz@clc.cl.
Gerardo
G
Muñoz
Departamento de Ortopedia y Traumatologia, Clinica Las Condes, Lo Fontecilla 441, Las Condes, Santiago 7591046, Chile.
Sergio
S
Eckholt
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003646:Debridement; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013577:Syndrome; D013585:Synovitis / Q000601:surgery; D013653:Tattooing; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Hindfoot; Os trigonum; Posttraumatic ankle pain; Sinus tarsi syndrome; Subtalar arthroscopy; Subtalar joint; Subtalar osteochondral lesion; Subtalar synovitis