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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 86-B, Issue SUPP_III | Pages 297 - 297
1 Mar 2004
Felic’ssimo P
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Aims: The purpose of this paper is to show our results with subtalar arthrodesis. Methods: We reviewed 16 sub-talar fusions and followed 14 patients (12 females and 2 males, average age 56,3 years) for an average of 30 months. The preoperative diagnosis was primary arthrosis in 13 cases and secondary to trauma in 3 cases. All arthroscopic procedures were done with non-invasive distraction, thigh tourniquet, a rotatory 4mm burr and þxation with dynamic cannulated screw from the neck of the talus into the calcaneus. Results: Fusion occurred in all cases. Using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scored system the patients averaged is 92,7. Thirteen patients (98,9) were satisþed and one is not satisþed (7,1). All patients wore normal shoes. Conclusions: Arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis and open arthrodesis have similar results, with less morbidity in þrst one. It can be the chirurgical technique of choice in subtalar arthrosis without hindfoot malalignment.