Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2715384 | The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Unlike ankle joint arthroscopy, distraction of the subtalar joint can be challenging. We introduce a powerful distraction method that can be used during an arthroscopic subtalar joint arthrodesis procedure using a “push-pull” technique. A fully threaded screw is used to push the talus while the calcaneus is pulled to distract the joint. The technique allows the surgeon to access the rather tight joint without disrupting a significant amount of the ligamentous and capsular structures. It also allows preservation of the vascular structures that supply the talus. The “push-pull” screw can also be converted to a second point of fixation at the end of the procedure.
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Authors
Naohiro Shibuya, Rebecca S. Smith, Laura A. Escobedo, Monica R. Agarwal,