The subtalar joint, mediating motion between the talus and calcaneus, is fundamental to foot function, contributing to both stability and adaptability during gait. Its biomechanics involve a complex ...

Background There are many possible predisposing factors for Achilles tendon disorders suggested in the literature but their pathogenetic relevance is not proven in most cases. The asymmetric ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Indications for subtalar arthroscopy include the following: chondromalacia, subtalar impingement lesions, ...

For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel' -- the subtalar joint. For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who underwent subtalar arthrodesis with either an open or arthroscopic technique had significant pain ...

Pain after a calcaneal fracture is common, with many potential sites and causes for continued pain. In any one patient, there may be more than one cause of pain. Continued severe pain may be due to a ...

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, pulled out of the Masters due to a heel injury, and within a few weeks, he underwent successful ankle surgery. The legendary golfer updated his fans that he ...

This week we are going to discuss foot and ankle pain and the joints involved in the foot. There are 26 bones in the human foot and each and everyone has at least one articulation which can affect the ...

Operative procedures are shown in Table 2. Average time from injury to arthrodesis was 22 months (range, 6 months to 5 years). Repeated triple arthrodesis was done in one patient who had nonunion ...