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Subtalar arthroscopy: When, why and how
Tun Hing Lui, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Sheung Chi Tong, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Author contributions: Lui TH and Tong SC solely contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Tun Hing Lui, MBBS (HK), FRCS (Edin), FHKAM, FHKCOS, Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong, China. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk
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Received: May 14, 2014
Peer-review started: May 15, 2014
First decision: June 27, 2014
Revised: July 9, 2014
Accepted: July 27, 2014
Article in press: July 29, 2014
Published online: January 18, 2015
Processing time: 250 Days and 15.8 Hours
Peer-review started: May 15, 2014
First decision: June 27, 2014
Revised: July 9, 2014
Accepted: July 27, 2014
Article in press: July 29, 2014
Published online: January 18, 2015
Processing time: 250 Days and 15.8 Hours
Abstract
Technique of subtalar arthroscopy is rapidly evolving. Increasing number of traditional open procedures for the subtalar joint can now be done arthroscopically. It is hoped that less wound complications, faster rehabilitation and better cosmetic outcomes can be achieved with this minimally invasive technique.
Keywords: Subtalar arthroscopy, Subtalar stiffness, Arthrodesis, Calcaneofibular impingement, Tarsal canal
Core tip: With the advance of small joint arthroscopy, different zones of the anterior and posterior subtalar joint can be approached arthroscopically. These can widen the list of indications for the subtalar arthroscopy.