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tarsal coalition
abnormal fibrous or bony fusion of one or more tarsal bones
- etiology: congenital, infection, trauma, articular disorders, surgery
- age: 20-30's
- symptoms: pain upon standing or with prolonged activity
- calcaneonavicular
- most common, seen on 45 degree medial oblique view
- talocalcaneal
- usually b/w talus and sustentaculum tali, talar beaking, talar broadening, narrowing of posterior subtalar joint, ball-and-socket ankle joint
- talonavicular
- uncommon
- calcaneocuboid
- very rare
Brian Funaki, MD - 6 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013
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