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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2025

Coalition Resection and Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Stabilization for Talocalcaneal Coalition With Pes Planus Deformity: A Retrospective Study.

Wenqi Gu, Xianchao Xu, Shaoling Fu, Guoxun Song, Zhongmin Shi, Hongtao Zhang

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Wenqi GuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xianchao XuDepartment of Trauma Orthopaedics, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, Shandong, China.
Shaoling FuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5498-078X
Guoxun SongDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhongmin ShiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Hongtao ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8746-5588

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Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 23015820500Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 24Y32800100Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization 23SHS03600
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Abstract

objectiveThe treatment of talocalcaneal coalition (TCC) with pes planus deformity in adolescent patients still presents challenges. With the pes planus deformity untreated, the final clinical outcome would be compromised. Therefore, simultaneous correction of pes planus deformity seems to be of great importance. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the clinical efficacy of coalition resection combined with extra-osseous talotarsal stabilization (EOTTS) treatment for adolescent TCC with pes planus deformity.

methodsData was reviewed for patients of TCC and pes planus deformity treated by coalition resection and EOTTS from January 2018 to January 2024. Meary's angle and talar-1st metatarsal angle (T1MA) were measured to assess the alignment improvement (paired sample t-test). Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain (Wilcoxon signed rank test) and American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score (AOFAS-AHS) (paired sample t-test) were evaluated for the overall clinical outcomes. Time to return to sports activity and complications were also recorded.

resultsNo early wound or soft tissue complications occurred. At 1-year follow-up, Meary's angle and T1MA improved from 13.4° ± 5.2° to 5.1° ± 3.4°, and from 14.7° ± 3.7° to 6.4° ± 2.5°, respectively. The median VAS score decreased from 5 to 0, while the AOFAS-AHS increased from 51.1 ± 8.9 to 90.1 ± 9.3 (all p < 0.05). Fifteen patients returned to sports at a median of 3 months (range: 2-4 months). One patient experienced sinus tarsi pain, which was resolved after implant removal at 14th month postoperatively.

conclusionSimultaneous coalition resection and EOTTS for adolescent TCC with pes planus deformity achieves satisfactory clinical outcomes with minimal complications.

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CalcaneusFlatfootOsteotomyTalusTarsal CoalitionAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective Studiesextra‐osseous talotarsal stabilizationpes planussurgical treatmenttalocalcaneal coalition

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