Background: Arthroscopic resection of tarsal coalitions is a relatively new technique. This systematic review aimed to investigate the post-operative complications and functional outcomes in arthroscopic resection of tarsal coalitions.
Methods: PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane library were searched for studies that reported outcomes in arthroscopic resection of tarsal coalitions.
Results: 8 studies met the inclusion criteria. Post-operative outcomes were reported in 103 cases. The overall complication rate was 13.6%. Tibial nerve injury was reported in 1 patient. All included studies demonstrated post-operative improvement in functional outcomes.
Conclusion: Arthroscopic resection is a feasible and effective treatment method for symptomatic tarsal coalitions.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7527683 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2020.09.014 | DOI Listing |
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