title: The spectrum of indications for subtalar joint arthrodesis.
abstract: The preferred surgical approaches to subtalar fusion are the sinus tarsi incision, the medial incision, and the extensile lateral approach. The choice of one over the other depends on the underlying pathology, previous surgeries, associated foot pathologies, soft tissue quality, and medical comorbidities. This article reports on several cases of subtalar joint fusion.
authors.affiliation: The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center, 301 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA. Electronic address: ettorevulcano@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Ettore
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vulcano
authors.affiliation: OrthoCarolina, Foot and Ankle Institute, 2001 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA.
authors.forename: J Kent
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Ellington
authors.affiliation: The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Myerson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D013380:Subtalar Joint; D016474:Weight-Bearing
keywords: Bone block fusion; Lateral approach incision; Medial extensile; Sinus tarsi incision; Subtalar fusion; Subtalar joint fusion; Subtalar nonunion