Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: Is There Any Role for Arthroereisis in the Adult Patient?

Foot Ankle Clin · Sep 2021 · Review

Irgit KS, Katsarov AZ

Ortomedica Clinic, "G. Washington" Street 22, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria

Foot & Ankle

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review examines subtalar arthroereisis for flexible progressive collapsing foot deformity in adults, noting generally improved clinical scores but unclear indications and sinus tarsi pain as the main complication.
Abstract, as published

Over the last two decades there is a growing interest in the adult literature for subtalar joint arthroereisis. Parallel to this interest, there have been improvements in the design and biomechanics of the implant, although the main indication of subtalar joint arthroereisis in adults is not clear. Most studies show significant improvement in postoperative clinical scores and visual analog scores. Sinus tarsi pain, being the most common complication, is the main determinant of clinical satisfaction. This review focuses on the role and complications of subtalar joint arthroereisis in the adult population.

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