Abstract
Several arthroscopic approaches to the subtalar joint have been developed in the supine,
lateral, or prone position. However, it is difficult to use the posteromedial portal
with the patient in the supine or lateral position and the anterolateral portal with
the patient prone. Furthermore, obtaining joint distraction in the lateral or prone
position is difficult. We present a technique that enables the combination of 2 posterior
portals and lateral portals to the subtalar joint with calcaneal skeletal traction
in a hanging position for better visualization and instrumentation of the joint.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: August 31, 2012
Footnotes
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Conflict of Interest: None reported.
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© 2012 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
