SUBTALAR ARTHRODESIS USING INTERPOSITION ILIAC CREST BONE-GRAFT AFTERCALCANEAL FRACTURE

Fifteen consecutive patients with hindfoot pain after calcaneal fractu re underwent subtalar arthrodesis using interposition iliac crest bone graft. Outcome and correction of calcaneal collapse were assessed bef ore and after surgery with clinical examination, visual analogue score s, and standard x-rays while weightbearing. Eleven of the 15 patients were satisfied with the procedure. There were four failures due to tra nsverse tarsal joint arthritis, overcorrection, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Radiographic examination revealed restoration of heel heig ht, with 100% union rate of the arthrodesis. The described technique a llows arthrodesis and correction of calcaneal collapse after calcaneal fracture.