Abnormal bridging between tarsal bones, usually secondary to failure of segmentation in utero
Bridging may be osseous, cartilaginous, or fibrous
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Selected References
Alqahtani E et al: Accessory anterolateral talar facet associated with tarsal coalition: prevalence and cross-sectional characterization. Skeletal Radiol. 49(3):417-24, 2020
Van Rysselberghe NL et al: Unsuspected tarsal coalitions in equinus and varus foot deformities. J Pediatr Orthop B. 29(4):370-4, 2020
Lawrence DA et al: Tarsal coalitions: radiographic, CT, and MR imaging findings. HSS J. 10(2):153-66, 2014
Bixby SD et al: Unilateral subtalar coalition: contralateral sustentaculum tali morphology. Radiology. 257(3):830-5, 2010
Sperl M et al: Preliminary report: resection and interposition of a deepithelialized skin flap graft in tarsal coalition in children. J Pediatr Orthop B. 19(2):171-6, 2010
Linklater J et al: Anatomy of the subtalar joint and imaging of talo-calcaneal coalition. Skeletal Radiol. 38(5):437-49, 2009
Mubarak SJ et al: Calcaneonavicular coalition: treatment by excision and fat graft. J Pediatr Orthop. 29(5):418-26, 2009
Yoo JH et al: Tarsal coalition as a cause of failed tarsal tunnel release for tarsal tunnel syndrome. Orthopedics. 32(4), 2009
Crim J: Imaging of tarsal coalition. Radiol Clin North Am. 46(6):1017-26, vi, 2008
Philbin TM et al: Results of resection for middle facet tarsal coalitions in adults. Foot Ankle Spec. 1(6):344-9, 2008
Newman JS et al: Congenital tarsal coalition: multimodality evaluation with emphasis on CT and MR imaging. Radiographics. 20(2):321-32; quiz 526-7, 532, 2000
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Spastic peroneal flatfoot
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Abnormal bridging between tarsal bones, usually secondary to failure of segmentation in utero
Bridging may be osseous, cartilaginous, or fibrous
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Alqahtani E et al: Accessory anterolateral talar facet associated with tarsal coalition: prevalence and cross-sectional characterization. Skeletal Radiol. 49(3):417-24, 2020
Van Rysselberghe NL et al: Unsuspected tarsal coalitions in equinus and varus foot deformities. J Pediatr Orthop B. 29(4):370-4, 2020
Lawrence DA et al: Tarsal coalitions: radiographic, CT, and MR imaging findings. HSS J. 10(2):153-66, 2014
Bixby SD et al: Unilateral subtalar coalition: contralateral sustentaculum tali morphology. Radiology. 257(3):830-5, 2010
Sperl M et al: Preliminary report: resection and interposition of a deepithelialized skin flap graft in tarsal coalition in children. J Pediatr Orthop B. 19(2):171-6, 2010
Linklater J et al: Anatomy of the subtalar joint and imaging of talo-calcaneal coalition. Skeletal Radiol. 38(5):437-49, 2009
Mubarak SJ et al: Calcaneonavicular coalition: treatment by excision and fat graft. J Pediatr Orthop. 29(5):418-26, 2009
Yoo JH et al: Tarsal coalition as a cause of failed tarsal tunnel release for tarsal tunnel syndrome. Orthopedics. 32(4), 2009
Crim J: Imaging of tarsal coalition. Radiol Clin North Am. 46(6):1017-26, vi, 2008
Philbin TM et al: Results of resection for middle facet tarsal coalitions in adults. Foot Ankle Spec. 1(6):344-9, 2008
Newman JS et al: Congenital tarsal coalition: multimodality evaluation with emphasis on CT and MR imaging. Radiographics. 20(2):321-32; quiz 526-7, 532, 2000
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