Subtalar osteoarthritis - bilateral

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral ankle pain

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Both feet

x-ray

Bilateral subtalar space oblitration, irregularity and sclerosis of subtalar joints, reflecting bilateral subtalar arthritis.

Os trigonum is seen bilaterally.

Both ankle joints

mri

Bilateral subtalar arthritis manifested as narrowing of joint space, subchondral cysts and marrow edema. Bilateral talocalcaneal coalition with associated pseudoarthrosis.

Bilateral tibiotalar, subtalar and distal tibiofibular moderate effusion with synovitis.

Case Discussion

Imaging features demonstrate radiographic and MRI appearances of subtalar osteoarthritis. 

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