Tarsal coalitions

The foot has many bones that begin developing in the womb. Beginning as a single lump of cartilage, they separate into the parts that constitute the foot. However, occasionally, this natural process fails resulting in an abnormal connection between two foot bones resulting in a stiff flat foot. For many people, this does not cause pain or problems. However, should such individuals suffer an injury, pain and walking difficulties may arise in later years.

Treatment options include physiotherapy, specialist insoles or occasionally, a period of casting and, if these prove unsuccessful, cutting out the coalition or, subtalar joint fusion may be needed. This can deliver excellent results. Our specialist team will advise you on the most appropriate treatment for you.

 

The following list is a summary of conditions typically associated with the foot and ankle. For full details of our treatments and procedures for conditions, please
contact us.

• Posterior ankle impingement (including Os Trigonum)

• Anterior ankle impingement

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

• Peroneal tendinopathy/subluxation

• Non-union of fracture

• Subtalar joint osteoarthritis

• Flexible pes planus

• Tarsal coalitions

• Midfoot osteoarthritis

• Big toe sesamoid conditions

• Atrophic forefoot fatpad

• Ingrown toenail

• Fungal nail infection

• Onychogryphosis

• Accessory navicular

• ‘Tendonitis’

• Ruptured Achilles tendon

• Biomechanical problems

• Traction periostitis - ‘Shin Splints’

• Chronic compartment syndrome