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Title: Subtalar arthroereisis and its role in pediatric and adult population. Author: Yen-Douangmala D, Vartivarian M, Choung JD. Journal: Clin Podiatr Med Surg; 2012 Jul; 29(3):383-90. PubMed ID: 22727379. Abstract: Subtalar joint arthroereisis is a surgical procedure that addresses symptomatic flexible flatfoot deformities using an extraarticular implant within the sinus tarsi. Three groups of implants have been developed for this procedure: self-locking wedges, axis-altering devices, and impact-blocking devices. The self-locking wedge implants are the focus of this article, relative to its use, limitations, and controversies in the pediatric and adult population.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]