Subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis under lateral arthroscopy

Open hindfoot surgery incurs certain complications: notably, infection and skin problems. Arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis reduced the complications rate while ensuring >90% fusion. To date, arthroscopy is little used for talonavicular arthrodesis. Here, we describe subtalar and talonavicular arthrodesis under arthroscopy via 2 lateral portals around the sinus tarsi.Level of evidence: IV.(c) 2022 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Automated summary

Open hindfoot surgery has complications such as infection and skin problems, but arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis reduces these complications and ensures a fusion rate of over 90%. Currently, arthroscopy is not widely used for talonavicular arthrodesis.