Subtalar Arthritis

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Where is the Subtalar Joint 

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What is Subtalar Joint Arthritis

• Trauma – If any joint has sustained trauma this may include a fracture extending into the joint, surgery or significant trauma this may result in the development of arthritis
• Biomechanical abnormalities – Certain foot postures may exaggerate the force that is applied to the joints of the midfoot, resulting in arthritis
  • Higher Arched foot
  • Flat foot –

• Weight – Increased weight increases the force going through the joints of the midfoot
  

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Complications of Subtalar Joint Arthritis

• Pain
• Altered gait resulting in pain in other structures

 

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Treatment of Subtalar Joint Arthritis

Pain from arthritis is exaggerated with movement. Therefore the aim is to minimise movement this can be achieved with

• Orthotics
• Footwear modifications – stiffening the shoe and using rocker soled shoes
• Heel raises
• Analgesia
• Surgery (fusion)

 

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What else could it be? (differential diagnosis)

Other problems that can cause similar pain to mid foot arthritis include:

Dorsal Midfoot compression

Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction

Insertional tibialis anterior tendinopathy

Navicular stress fracture

Lisfranc Injury

Midfoot arthritis

 

The Ankle, Foot and Orthotic Centre’s Northcote Podiatrists can help you with all lower limb complaints, including Subtalar Joint Arthritis. Make an appointment to get your foot and ankle pain under control.

Expert Podiatrists for the treatment of Subtalar Joint pain servicing the areas of Northcote, Thornbury, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy, Carlton, North Carlton, Alphington, Fairfield, Brunswick, Coburg and Preston