Computed tomography in suspected tarsal coalition: Examination of 26 cases
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Tarsal coalition.
Tarsal coalition is a bridging between the tarsal bones of the foot. The bridge may be composed of bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue, or a combination of these. When symptomatic, patients usually present with hindfoot pain and frequent sprains as children, adolescents, or young adults. The classical appearance is a rigid flatfoot with heel valgus and abduction of the forefoot. Flexible cavus feet...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
سال: 1990
ISSN: 0001-6470
DOI: 10.3109/17453679008993582