Subtalar Arthroscopy Using a 2.4-mm Zero-Degree Arthroscope

Siddiqui, Rehana; Chong, Keen Wai; Yeo, William; Rao, Mohana S.; Rikhraj, Inderjeet Singh

doi:10.1177/1938640010372959

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“…Kashuk et al [58] reported that arthroscopic techniques for decompression of the tarsal sinus were successful, technically easy, and enabled a rapid recovery. More recent data support the idea that subtalar joint arthroscopy is a safe and effective tool for the diagnosis and concurrent treatment of sinus tarsi pain and pathology [10][11][12][59][60][61].…”

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The Evolution of Sinus Tarsi Syndrome—What Is the Underlying Pathology?—A Critical Review

Willegger,

Bouchard,

Schwarz

et al. 2023

JCM

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Background and Objectives: Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is defined as pain located at the lateral opening of the tarsal sinus. The exact etiology of sinus tarsi syndrome is not completely understood. Some do not believe it to be a true pathology. This review aims to clarify the definition of sinus tarsi syndrome to better understand the underlying pathologies. We further propose an algorithm to evaluate sinus tarsi pain and provide advice for consecutive treatment options. Design: This is a narrative review. By searching PubMed, the available current literature was reviewed. Articles were critically analyzed to determine the pathoanatomy, biomechanics, and etiology of sinus tarsi pain. Algorithms for clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment were also recorded. Finally, the authors approach to evaluating and treating sinus tarsi pain was included in this review. Results: Reviewing the available literature, STS seems to be a catch-all phrase used to describe any pain in this anatomic region. Many causes of sinus tarsi pain were listed, including impingement, subtalar instability, and many other pathologies around the ankle. Conclusions: A thorough evaluation of patients presenting with pain in the sinus tarsi or instability of the hindfoot is essential to determining the underlying cause. When the cause of pain is still not clear after clinical exam and radiologic assessment, subtalar arthroscopy can be helpful as both a diagnostic and treatment tool. We propose that the term of STS should be avoided and that a more accurate diagnosis be used when possible. Once a diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment can be initiated.

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