Purpose: Subtalar arthroereisis is a minimally-invasive technique for the treatment of flexible flatfoot. Some issues regarding the procedure are still debated, such as post-operative management. The aim of this study is to offer a review of the pertaining literature to identify current post-operative protocols and describe possible differences among them. Methods: We searched the PubMed database for all papers related to subtalar arthroereisis in children specifying the post-operative protocols. After reviewing all studies according to excluding criteria, 50 articles were selected for analysis. Results: Based on the literature review, different post-operative protocols emerged in the treatment of patients undergoing subtalar arthroereisis, in particular regarding length of hospital stay, type and duration of immobilization, weight-bearing management, adopted rehabilitation scheme, sport resumption and implant removal. Conclusions: The most important finding was the existence of a wide variety in post-operative management after subtalar arthroereisis in children, thus confirming that no clear consensus still exists in this field.
Mazzotti A., Viglione V., Gerardi S., Artioli E., Rocca G., Faldini C. (2023). Subtalar arthroereisis post-operative management in children: A literature review. THE FOOT, 56, 1-7 [10.1016/j.foot.2023.102037].
Subtalar arthroereisis post-operative management in children: A literature review
Mazzotti A.;Viglione V.;Gerardi S.;Artioli E.;Faldini C.
2023
Abstract
Purpose: Subtalar arthroereisis is a minimally-invasive technique for the treatment of flexible flatfoot. Some issues regarding the procedure are still debated, such as post-operative management. The aim of this study is to offer a review of the pertaining literature to identify current post-operative protocols and describe possible differences among them. Methods: We searched the PubMed database for all papers related to subtalar arthroereisis in children specifying the post-operative protocols. After reviewing all studies according to excluding criteria, 50 articles were selected for analysis. Results: Based on the literature review, different post-operative protocols emerged in the treatment of patients undergoing subtalar arthroereisis, in particular regarding length of hospital stay, type and duration of immobilization, weight-bearing management, adopted rehabilitation scheme, sport resumption and implant removal. Conclusions: The most important finding was the existence of a wide variety in post-operative management after subtalar arthroereisis in children, thus confirming that no clear consensus still exists in this field.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
