Subtalar fusion for isolated XXXX . Preliminary report.

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Retrospective observations on subtalar fusions performed for isolated @entity74 in 11 feet were performed to determine whether a satisfactory result could be obtained without significant changes to the talonavicular and @entity2720 . Preoperative diagnoses included five feet with @entity571 secondary to a calcaneal @entity174 , four feet with a @entity1129 , one foot with a @entity179 of unknown cause, and one foot with an unstable @entity2720 secondary to a peroneal @entity397 . The average follow-up period was 41.5 months (range, 23-103 months). The hindfoot was fused in a average of 6 degrees of valgus. The feet maintained approximately 50% of their transverse tarsal motion, compared with the contralateral side. No foot developed @entity8018 of any tarsal joint. Three feet fused for @entity179 developed very mild talar beaking, and two feet fused for a @entity8214 developed a mild progression or increase in talar beaking. Three feet demonstrated very minimal osteophyte formation at the calcaneocuboid joint. Functional and @entity158 ratings for @entity1 who had fusions for @entity1129 or @entity179 were good to excellent. Minimal radiographic changes at the talonavicular and @entity2720 secondary to increased stress brought about by the fusion did not seem to be clinically significant. @entity75 limited to the @entity2720 , which includes @entity1129 , is a satisfactory method of treatment.
