Presentation
Painful flat feet
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Calcaneonavicular coalition - bilateral osseous
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Calcaneonavicular coalition on both feet. Broad osseous bridge between calcaneus and navicular bone.
From the case:
Calcaneonavicular coalition - bilateral osseous
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The axial image shows a complete fusion between the calcaneus and navicular bone.
The sagittal reconstruction reveals discrete degenerative changes at the talonavicular articulation. Features of calcaneonavicular coalition.
Case Discussion
Tarsal coalition may be complete or incomplete. The bridge may be osseous, cartilaginous or fibrous. The coalition may affect various bones. The calcaneonavicular coalition is the most common type of tarsal coalition.
Type of tarsal coalition:
- calcaneonavicular
- talonavicular
- talocalcaneal
- calcaneocuboidal