Subtalar joint
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Jones J, Hacking C, Chieng R, et al. Subtalar joint. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-23665
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Synonyms:
- Subtalar joints
The subtalar joint may refer to one or two articulations:
the anatomical subtalar joint: posterior talocalcaneal articulation
the clinical subtalar joint: posterior talocalcaneal articulation and talonavicular joints
Please see the main articles for further descriptions of the separate joints.
Radiographic features
Arthrography
Subtalar joint is opacified in ankle joint arthrography 1,2.
Related pathology
References
- 1. Nyska M, Mann G. The unstable ankle. Human Kinetics. ISBN:0880118024. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 1. Olson R. Arthrography of the Ankle: Its Use in the Evaluation of Ankle Sprains. Radiology. 1969;92(7):1439-46. doi:10.1148/92.7.1439 - Pubmed
- 2. Ruhoy M, Newberg A, Yodlowski M, Mizel M, Trepman E. Subtalar Joint Arthrography. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 1998;2(04):433-7. doi:10.1055/s-2008-1080123 - Pubmed
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