Characteristics and reoperation rates of paediatric tarsal coalitions: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Tarsal coalitions are congenital fusions of two or more tarsal bones and can lead to foot pain and stiffness. Few studies examine the long-term reoperation rates following paediatric tarsal coalition surgery.

Methods

A population-based database, linking medical records at all medical centres to capture the entire medical history of the full population of a Midwest county, was used to identify tarsal coalitions in children between 1966 and 2018. Records were reviewed for clinical data, surgical records and followed up to identify any subsequent surgical interventions.

Results

A total of 58 patients (85 coalitions) were identified; 46 calcaneonavicular (CN) coalitions, 30 talocalcaneal (TC) coalitions and nine other coalitions (seven talonavicular, one naviculoc

SUBMITTER: Jackson TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7740685 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature