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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-Joint space opening

Tarsal coalition takedown-Joint space opening
Note how now a joint space is now opening on the lateral side of the joint as the medial tarsal coalition fusion mass is removed. The joint here is progessively levered open using a blunt McDonalds retractor