Common questions / 25/06/2020

How successful is subtalar fusion?

Background: Isolated subtalar arthrodesis is generally successful, with reported fusion rates of 84% to 100%. However, alteration of subtalar joint mechanics and talar body vasculature after ankle fusion may negatively influence subsequent ipsilateral subtalar joint fusion.

Can you run with a subtalar fusion?

Can you run after subtalar fusion? It will be 1 1/2 to 4 months before you can put full weight on the leg. Full healing and resuming normal activities will take about a full year. Running after an ankle fusion is not advised.

What happens after subtalar joint fusion?

What about mobilising after Subtalar Fusion? You will be using crutches / walking frame to mobilise during the first few weeks. After the operation your foot will be wrapped in a ½ plaster cast (Backslab) and should be comfortable with the use of tablet painkillers when you go home.

Can you run with a hindfoot fusion?

There will be some loss of mobility, depending upon the joints which have been fused together. However, patients are able to resume their old activities, including walking, climbing, running and playing tennis.

Are there any subtalar implants for club foot?

Policy. Aetna considers subtalar implants experimental and investigational for the treatment of subtalar instability, talipes equinovarus deformity (club foot), foot drop (dangle foot), and flatfoot deformity including congenital and adult-onset (acquired) flatfoot deformity (e.g., pes planus, pes planovalgus, pes valgus)…

What are the advantages of subtalar arthroereisis for children?

Subtalar arthroereisis has proved to yield good results for correction of the flatfoot in children. In addition to the advantages of subtalar arthroereisis for pediatric flatfoot treatment (simple procedure, mature technology, and less complications), it allows further surgery if needed.

How old are patients with MBA subtalar implants?

In a retrospective study, Scharer et al (2010) evaluated the outcome of pediatric patients who have undergone MBA subtalar implants for the treatment of painful pediatric flatfoot deformities. A total of 39 patients (68 feet) were evaluated clinically and radiographically. The mean age of the patients was 12 years (range of 6 to16 years).

What is the Trilliant twist subtalar implant for?

Trilliant Twist Subtalar Implant. Background Flatfoot (hyperpronation and flattening-out of the longitudinal arch); also known as pes planus or pes planovalgus) is a common deformity among children and adults. Another cause of flatfoot can be attributed to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

What causes wear and tear in the subtalar joint?

Subtalar Joint Problems. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of pediatric arthritis with no known cause in which the subtalar joint is often the first joint affected. Osteoarthritis is the wear-and-tear form of arthritis that is often caused by a previous joint injury, such as a fracture.

Can a subtalar joint be damaged without an ultrasound?

The damage can often be deeply felt and difficult to pinpoint without imaging tests, such as ultrasound. Any damage done to the subtalar joint, including any connective tissues that support it, can trigger pain, lead to foot deformity (often permanent), and affect your gait and mobility.

Where is the subtalar joint located in the foot?

The subtalar joint, also known as the talocalcaneal joint, is a compound joint positioned directly below the ankle joint. It is comprised of the calcaneus (heel bone) and a column-shaped bone called the talus.