Acute and Chronic Subtalar Joint Instability: Does It Really Exist?

Authors

Kerri L. Bell, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Brandon W. King, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Bruce J. Sangeorzan

Recommended Citation

Bell KL, King BW, and Sangeorzan BJ. Acute and Chronic Subtalar Joint Instability: Does It Really Exist? Foot Ankle Clin 2023; 28(2):427-444.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2023

Publication Title

Foot and ankle clinics

Keywords

Humans, Joint Instability, Subtalar Joint, Foot, Ankle Joint

Abstract

Acute and chronic subtalar instability and commonly coexistent with other hindfoot pathology but can be difficult to diagnose. A high degree of clinical suspicion is required as most imaging modalities and clinical maneuvers are poor at detecting isolated subtalar instability. The initial treatment is similar to ankle instability, and a wide variety of operative interventions have been presented in the literature for persistent instability. Outcomes are variable and limited.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Joint Instability; Subtalar Joint; Foot; Ankle Joint

PubMed ID

37137632

Volume

28

Issue

2

First Page

427

Last Page

444