Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review
Tarsal coalitions are abnormal fibrous or bony connections between the tarsal bones of the foot. While not always symptomatic, coalitions can cause pain, alterations in forefoot and hindfoot morphology, and alterations in foot and ankle biomechanics. Previous research has described the association o...
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| author | Albert T. Anastasio Emily M. Peairs Caitlin Grant Billy I. Kim Anthony Duruewuru Samuel B. Adams |
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| description | Tarsal coalitions are abnormal fibrous or bony connections between the tarsal bones of the foot. While not always symptomatic, coalitions can cause pain, alterations in forefoot and hindfoot morphology, and alterations in foot and ankle biomechanics. Previous research has described the association of tarsal coalitions with fractures of the lower extremity. Multiple reports of acute fracture in the presence of tarsal coalition have been presented, as have reports of stress fractures of the foot and ankle with concomitant coalition, insidious in onset and thought to be related to aberrancies in foot and ankle biomechanics. The purpose of this review is to discuss the biomechanics seen in tarsal coalitions and to describe reports of fracture occurring concomitantly with tarsal coalitions. We will discuss diagnostic options and treatment approaches in the setting of fracture with preexisting tarsal coalition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af81190057a54539869ef64f0ea081dc2023-11-30T21:43:21ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672022-12-011017210.3390/children10010072Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative ReviewAlbert T. Anastasio0Emily M. Peairs1Caitlin Grant2Billy I. Kim3Anthony Duruewuru4Samuel B. Adams5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USADuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27705, USADuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27705, USADuke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27705, USABaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USATarsal coalitions are abnormal fibrous or bony connections between the tarsal bones of the foot. While not always symptomatic, coalitions can cause pain, alterations in forefoot and hindfoot morphology, and alterations in foot and ankle biomechanics. Previous research has described the association of tarsal coalitions with fractures of the lower extremity. Multiple reports of acute fracture in the presence of tarsal coalition have been presented, as have reports of stress fractures of the foot and ankle with concomitant coalition, insidious in onset and thought to be related to aberrancies in foot and ankle biomechanics. The purpose of this review is to discuss the biomechanics seen in tarsal coalitions and to describe reports of fracture occurring concomitantly with tarsal coalitions. We will discuss diagnostic options and treatment approaches in the setting of fracture with preexisting tarsal coalition.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/1/72tarsal coalitioncalcaneonavicular coalitionstalocalcaneal coalitionanklefootbiomechanics |
| spellingShingle | Albert T. Anastasio Emily M. Peairs Caitlin Grant Billy I. Kim Anthony Duruewuru Samuel B. Adams Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review Children tarsal coalition calcaneonavicular coalitions talocalcaneal coalition ankle foot biomechanics |
| title | Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review |
| title_full | Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review |
| title_fullStr | Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review |
| title_short | Fracture through Pre-Existing Tarsal Coalition: A Narrative Review |
| title_sort | fracture through pre existing tarsal coalition a narrative review |
| topic | tarsal coalition calcaneonavicular coalitions talocalcaneal coalition ankle foot biomechanics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/1/72 |
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