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.
Subtalar arthroereisis post-operative management in children: A literature review / Mazzotti A.; Viglione V.; Gerardi S.; Artioli E.; Rocca G.; Faldini C.. - In: THE FOOT. - ISSN 0958-2592. - ELETTRONICO. - 56:(2023), pp. 102037.1-102037.7. [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.
