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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-amount of bony resection

Tarsal coalition takedown-amount of bony resection
This shows well the amount of bony resection which can be required to take down the coalition.3 is the original level of the medial talar wall/coalition mass.2 is the depth of bone which
has been resected at the distal end of the joint to open the joint(1, the tibialis posterior tendon). The rest of the medial joint line should also be inspected and freed. Image intensification is a useful tool to direct bony resection.