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tarsal coalition takedown - operative indications
tarsal coalition takedown - operative considerations

Tarsal coalition takedown-subtalar joint

Tarsal coalition takedown-Medial subtalar approach
illustration medial wall anatomy

Tarsal coalition takedown-the spring ligament

Tarsal coalition takedown-amount of bony resection

Tarsal coalition takedown-Joint space opening
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Tarsal coalition takedown - the spring ligament

Tarsal coalition takedown - the spring ligament
Immediately deep to the Tibialis posterior tendon (1) is a tough fibrous layer, the Spring Ligament. This has been subperiosteally reflected to expose the medial wall talus (2) and subtalar joint (3). An osteotome is placed at the guessed level of the joint (4). Its position is checked with image intensification.