Subtalar joint middle facet agenesis: a case report and literature review

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Subtalar joint middle facet agenesis: a case report and literature review Via radiol anat Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Nov 19. doi: 10.1007/s00276-021-02857-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Articular facet morphology plays a fundamental role in subtalar joint biomechanics and stability, and likely influences the development of hindfoot osteoarthritis. While multiple anatomical studies have shown wide variation in articular facet configuration, the clinico-radiological findings are rarely presented. We illustrate a case of bilateral subtalar joint middle facet agenesi s in a 45-year-old woman, which was missed despite several presentations. We demonstrate the imaging findings to enable clinicians to distinguish this from the more common middle facet coalition. We summarise the developmental anatomy and discuss the potential implications on biomechanical function. Recognition of middle facet agenesis within the complex subtalar joint is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery. PMID:34797402 | DOI:10.1007/s00276-021-02857-9 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.