Tarsal Coalition of the Cuneiforms in an Elite Athlete: A Case Report [PDF]
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot, Sports Introduction/Purpose: Tarsal coalitions are a relatively common, often asymptomatic disorder with an incidence of 1-6% in clinical studies and 11-13% in cadaver studies. Calcaneonavicular, followed by talonavicular, are
Alexander J. Johnson MD, Eric Gokcen MD
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CUBOID-NAVICULAR TARSAL COALITION. [PDF]
The authors present the case of a nine-year-old female patient who presented with pain in her right foot associated with physical activities. After this case was diagnosed as cuboid-navicular tarsal coalition, the patient was treated surgically with resection of the coalition, thereby resolving the symptoms.
Prado MP, Mendes AA, Olivi R, Amodio DT.
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Criteria for surgical decision-making in talocalcaneal tarsal coalitions [PDF]
: Assessment and management of talocalcaneal middle facet tarsal coalitions present a complex orthopaedic challenge. Various studies have attempted to establish guidelines for surgical intervention based on coalition size and hindfoot alignment.
Vincent S. Mosca, MD +1 more
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3D Mapping of Talocalcaneal Coalitions: An Aid to Surgical Approach and Excision [PDF]
Background: The traditional approach to talocalcaneal tarsal coalition (TCC) excision is medial through the deltoid ligament. Unfortunately, there are few anatomic markers to guide the surgeon.
Nathan Chaclas, BS +3 more
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Comparison of different interposition techniques after surgical resection of tarsal coalitions in children: a systematic review. [PDF]
In the surgical treatment of tarsal coalitions, it is unclear whether interposition material should be used to prevent recurrence. The aim of this review was to systematically examine the results of different interposition tissues after surgical ...
Spaans AJ +3 more
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Tarsal coalition is defined as an abnormal bony, cartilaginous, or fibrous union of two or more tarsal bones. The incidence of tarsal coalition is approximately 2% in the general population.
Chaemoon Lim, Yong-Yeon Chu
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Why do people not attend for treatment for trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia? A study of barriers to surgery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) surgery is provided free or subsidised in most trachoma endemic settings. However, only 18-66% of TT patients attend for surgery.
Bedri, Amir +8 more
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Talocalcaneal Coalition Including Open Comminuted Calcaneal Fracture; A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Tarsal coalition is an often unrecognised cause of foot and ankle pain and represents a congenital osseous, cartilaginous or fibrous connection between two or more tarsal bones.
Uldis Berzins +5 more
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Calcaneonavicular coalition resection
Tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection between tarsal bones, caused by an embryogenic failure. Its most common forms are calcaneonavicular and talocalcaneal coalition, which are present in 53% and 37% of the cases, respectively. The onset of symptoms
Mercedes Juncay +3 more
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Osteochondroma of talus and coalition of talocrural and intercuneiform joints - surgical management [PDF]
Osteochondroma of talus is rare benign tumour. Tarsal coalition is a condition in which two or more tarsal bones are joined by non-osseous bridges of cartilage or fibrocartilage or by osseous bridges. Association of Talus osteochondroma with coalition of
Keny, Swapnil M. +3 more
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