The Subtalar Joint: A Complex Mechanism

Overview

Journal EFORT Open Rev

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2017 Aug 23

PMID 28828179

Citations 30

Authors

Nicola Krahenbuhl

Tamara Horn-Lang

Beat Hintermann

Markus Knupp

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Abstract

Subtalar joint anatomy is complex and can vary significantly between individuals.Movement is affected by several adjacent joints, ligaments and periarticular tendons.The subtalar joint has gained interest from foot and ankle surgeons in recent years, but its importance in hindfoot disorders is still under debate.The purpose of this article is to give a general overview of the anatomy, biomechanics and radiographic assessment of the subtalar joint.The influence of the subtalar joint on the evolution of ankle joint osteoarthritis is additionally discussed. Cite this article: 2017;2:309-316. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.2.160050.

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