title: Subtalar coalition in pediatrics.
abstract: Subtalar tarsal coalition is an autosomal dominant developmental maldeformation that affects between 2% and 13% of the population. The most common locations are between the calcaneus and navicular and between the talus and calcaneus. If prolonged attempts at nonoperative management do not relieve the pain, surgery is indicated. The exact surgical technique(s) should be based on the location of the pain, the size and histology of the coalition, the health of the other joints and facets, the degree of foot deformity, and the excursion of the heel cord.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Foot and Ankle Service, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way, N.E, OA.9.120, Seattle, WA 98105, USA; Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 4333 Brooklyn Ave, N.E, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. Electronic address: vincent.mosca@seattlechildrens.org.
authors.forename: Vincent S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Mosca
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013380:Subtalar Joint
keywords: Calcaneal lengthening osteotomy; Calcaneonavicular tarsal coalition; Subtalar tarsal coalition; Talocalcaneal tarsal coalition; Tarsal coalition resection