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Abnormality of the tarsal bones

MedGen UID:
396301
•Concept ID:
C1862136
•
Finding
Synonym: Abnormal tarsals
 
HPO: HP:0001850

Definition

An abnormality of the tarsus are the cluster of seven bones in the foot between the tibia and fibula and the metatarsus, including the calcaneus (heel) bone and the talus (ankle) bone. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of Müller-Weiss Disease.
Monteagudo M, Maceira E
Foot Ankle Clin 2019 Mar;24(1):89-105. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2018.09.006. PMID: 30685016
Pathology and management of flexible flat foot in children.
Ueki Y, Sakuma E, Wada I
J Orthop Sci 2019 Jan;24(1):9-13. Epub 2018 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2018.09.018. PMID: 30366675
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital deformities of the musculoskeletal system in the newborn and the infant.
Tachdjian MO
Pediatr Clin North Am 1967 May;14(2):307-58. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)31980-0. PMID: 5337113

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

An Update on Pediatric Flatfoot.
Madden CM, Mahan KT
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2023 Apr;40(2):365-379. Epub 2022 Dec 28 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.11.006. PMID: 36841586
Effects of selective strengthening of tibialis posterior and stretching of iliopsoas on navicular drop, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle activity in pronated feet: A randomized clinical trial.
Alam F, Raza S, Moiz JA, Bhati P, Anwer S, Alghadir A
Phys Sportsmed 2019 Sep;47(3):301-311. Epub 2018 Dec 5 doi: 10.1080/00913847.2018.1553466. PMID: 30517043
Intraosseous Lipoma of the Lateral Cuneiform.
Albtoush OM, Al-Badayneh B, Guglielmi G, Horger M, Springer F
Rofo 2019 May;191(5):446-449. Epub 2018 Nov 12 doi: 10.1055/a-0729-2927. PMID: 30419573
Pathology and management of flexible flat foot in children.
Ueki Y, Sakuma E, Wada I
J Orthop Sci 2019 Jan;24(1):9-13. Epub 2018 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2018.09.018. PMID: 30366675
Coalitions of the Tarsal Bones.
Klammer G, Espinosa N, Iselin LD
Foot Ankle Clin 2018 Sep;23(3):435-449. Epub 2018 Jun 28 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2018.04.011. PMID: 30097083

Diagnosis

Congenital Vertical Talus.
Wirth T
Foot Ankle Clin 2021 Dec;26(4):903-913. Epub 2021 Oct 7 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2021.08.002. PMID: 34752243
Tarsal coalition.
Soni JF, Valenza W, Matsunaga C
Curr Opin Pediatr 2020 Feb;32(1):93-99. doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000858. PMID: 31789975
Pathology and management of flexible flat foot in children.
Ueki Y, Sakuma E, Wada I
J Orthop Sci 2019 Jan;24(1):9-13. Epub 2018 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2018.09.018. PMID: 30366675
Talocalcaneal Coalitions.
Murphy JS, Mubarak SJ
Foot Ankle Clin 2015 Dec;20(4):681-91. Epub 2015 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2015.07.009. PMID: 26589086
Tarsal coalitions.
Zaw H, Calder JD
Foot Ankle Clin 2010 Jun;15(2):349-64. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2010.02.003. PMID: 20534361

Therapy

Effects of short foot exercise combined with lower extremity training on dynamic foot function in individuals with flexible flatfoot: A randomized controlled trial.
Utsahachant N, Sakulsriprasert P, Sinsurin K, Jensen MP, Sungkue S
Gait Posture 2023 Jul;104:109-115. Epub 2023 Jun 22 doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.06.013. PMID: 37379736
Effects of selective strengthening of tibialis posterior and stretching of iliopsoas on navicular drop, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle activity in pronated feet: A randomized clinical trial.
Alam F, Raza S, Moiz JA, Bhati P, Anwer S, Alghadir A
Phys Sportsmed 2019 Sep;47(3):301-311. Epub 2018 Dec 5 doi: 10.1080/00913847.2018.1553466. PMID: 30517043
Pediatric Flatfoot: Pearls and Pitfalls.
Ford SE, Scannell BP
Foot Ankle Clin 2017 Sep;22(3):643-656. Epub 2017 Jun 3 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2017.04.008. PMID: 28779814
Evans Osteotomy Complications.
Jara ME
Foot Ankle Clin 2017 Sep;22(3):573-585. Epub 2017 Jun 13 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2017.04.006. PMID: 28779808
Lateral-sided bony procedures.
Gallina J, Sands AK
Foot Ankle Clin 2003 Sep;8(3):563-7, ix-x. doi: 10.1016/s1083-7515(03)00064-0. PMID: 14560905

Prognosis

Intraosseous Lipoma of the Lateral Cuneiform.
Albtoush OM, Al-Badayneh B, Guglielmi G, Horger M, Springer F
Rofo 2019 May;191(5):446-449. Epub 2018 Nov 12 doi: 10.1055/a-0729-2927. PMID: 30419573
Overcorrected Flatfoot Reconstruction.
Irwin TA
Foot Ankle Clin 2017 Sep;22(3):597-611. Epub 2017 Jun 3 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2017.04.004. PMID: 28779810
Pediatric calcaneal fractures.
Mora S, Thordarson DB, Zionts LE, Reynolds RA
Foot Ankle Int 2001 Jun;22(6):471-7. doi: 10.1177/107110070102200603. PMID: 11475453
Dwyer-osteotomy of the calcaneus: indications, literature review and follow-up study.
Schouwenaars B, Fabry G
Acta Orthop Belg 1979 Jul-Aug;45(4):446-58. PMID: 534377
Flat foot. II.
Dommisse GF
S Afr Med J 1971 Jul 3;45(26):726-31. PMID: 4938173

Clinical prediction guides

Effects of short foot exercise combined with lower extremity training on dynamic foot function in individuals with flexible flatfoot: A randomized controlled trial.
Utsahachant N, Sakulsriprasert P, Sinsurin K, Jensen MP, Sungkue S
Gait Posture 2023 Jul;104:109-115. Epub 2023 Jun 22 doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.06.013. PMID: 37379736
Effects of selective strengthening of tibialis posterior and stretching of iliopsoas on navicular drop, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle activity in pronated feet: A randomized clinical trial.
Alam F, Raza S, Moiz JA, Bhati P, Anwer S, Alghadir A
Phys Sportsmed 2019 Sep;47(3):301-311. Epub 2018 Dec 5 doi: 10.1080/00913847.2018.1553466. PMID: 30517043
Pathology and management of flexible flat foot in children.
Ueki Y, Sakuma E, Wada I
J Orthop Sci 2019 Jan;24(1):9-13. Epub 2018 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2018.09.018. PMID: 30366675
Anterior process of the Calcaneum - Not to be missed.
Gibbons L, Cunningham P
Int Emerg Nurs 2017 Jan;30:36-40. Epub 2016 Oct 20 doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2016.09.001. PMID: 27773602
Talocalcaneal Coalitions.
Murphy JS, Mubarak SJ
Foot Ankle Clin 2015 Dec;20(4):681-91. Epub 2015 Oct 23 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2015.07.009. PMID: 26589086

Recent systematic reviews

The prevalence and anatomy of accessory navicular bone: a meta-analysis.
Stolarz K, Osiowski A, Preinl M, Osiowski M, Jasiewicz B, Taterra D
Surg Radiol Anat 2024 Oct;46(10):1731-1743. Epub 2024 Aug 13 doi: 10.1007/s00276-024-03459-x. PMID: 39136746Free PMC Article
Effect of foot orthoses on balance among individuals with flatfoot: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Chinpeerasathian C, Sin Oo P, Siriphorn A, Pensri P
PLoS One 2024;19(3):e0299446. Epub 2024 Mar 8 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299446. PMID: 38457399Free PMC Article
Outcomes of surgical management for tarsal coalitions: a systematic review.
Polt M, Graf DA, Brunner S, Helmy N, Tondelli T, Karczewski D, Andronic O
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023 Dec;143(12):6993-7008. Epub 2023 Jul 18 doi: 10.1007/s00402-023-04982-z. PMID: 37462747
Talectomy for arthrogrypotic foot deformities: A systematic review.
Chergui S, Al-Ali H, Marwan Y, Abu Dalu K, Dahan-Oliel N, Hamdy RC
Foot Ankle Surg 2023 Jan;29(1):15-21. Epub 2022 Oct 15 doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.10.002. PMID: 36266132
Tarsal coalition: Systematic review of arthroscopic management.
Addar A, Marwan Y, Algarni N, Algarni N, Berry GK, Benaroch T
Foot (Edinb) 2021 Dec;49:101864. Epub 2021 Sep 22 doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2021.101864. PMID: 34597922

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