Secondary Effects of the Rupture and Reconstruction of the Interosseous Talocalcaneal Ligament on the Peritalar Joints.

CONCLUSIONS An ITCL resection can lead to the progressive degeneration of the talonavicular and posterior subtalar joints, while an ITCL reconstruction can be beneficial in restoring the stability of these joints, preventing or postponing their degeneration, and protecting the articular cartilages. PMID: 33402662 [PubMed - in process]
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