Togay Koç / 30 May 2022 / Categories: Abstracts, 2022, Poster A cohort study of union following subtalar fusion dependent on the presence of an adjacent ankle fusion T. Jennison, J. Dalgleish, S. Taher, C. Chadwick, C. Blundell, M. Davies, H. Davies Introduction: Subtalar fusion is the surgical treatment of subtalar arthritis. There is a concern that subtalar fusions may have a higher non-union rate if there is an adjacent ankle fusion. The aim of this cohort study was to determine the rates of union for subtalar fusions with and without an adjacent ankle fusion. Secondary outcomes were to assess risk factors for non-union. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of all patients that underwent a subtalar fusion in a single centre between 2010 and 2020. The primary outcome of union was determined based on bridging callous on radiographs. Chi squared test and Mann-Whitney tests compared differences in demorgaphics and risk factors for non-union between groups. A logistical regression model was performed to determine risk factors for non-union. Results: There were 18 patients with an adjacent ankle fusion and 53 patients without. There were no significant differences in demographics between the two groups. Overall 46 (86.8%) of those without an ankle fusion fused, compared to 8 (44.4%) of those with an ankle fusion above (p=0.000). On multivariate logistic regression an adjacent ankle fusion was the only significant risk factor for non-union. When taking account of other risk factors for non-union the odds ratio of union of the subtalar joint with an ankle fusion present 0.1753 (95% CI 0.0449 - 0 .6843) compared to a subtalar fusion with a native ankle joint (P=0.012). 9.4% of patients without an ankle fusion underwent a revision subtalar fusion compared to 44.4% of those with an ankle fusion (P=0.001). Conclusions: Patients undergoing a subtalar arthrodesis with an adjacent ankle fusion have a significantly increased risk of non-union compared to those with a native ankle. Patients with a previously fused ankle need counselling about the high risk of non-union and additional surgery. Print 647 Tags: HindfootArthrodesis Documents to download P15 subtalar fusion below ankle fusion(.pdf, 301.03 KB) - 873 download(s)
3Jul2025 Basic Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - open for applications 03/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. Anterior ankle Posterior ankle Haglund’s surgery Sub-talar joint Tendoscopy Arthroscopic Ankle fusion 1st MTP joint Documents to download Basic-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.19 MB) - 424 download(s) Read more
4Jul2025 Advanced Skills Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Course - applications open 04/07/2025 Read more This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty. 1st MTP joint Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior Tarsal coalition excision Sub-talar fusion Chopart joint fusion Documents to download Advanced-Course-2025-Programme-draft(.pdf, 3.29 MB) - 419 download(s) Read more
2Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course - Dubai 02/10/2025 - 04/10/2025 Read more The aim is to give Overseas Trainee Orthopaedic Surgeons a solid grounding in the principles and the decision making in Foot & Ankle Surgery. There is an emphasis on clinical examination of cases, small group discussions and learning surgical approaches in the cadaver lab. This is the first course BOFAS is running in UAE and the aim is to expand the Foot and Ankle education and training in the Middle East and Gulf area. Venue - Le Meridien, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Documents to download ACv3BOFAS-Principles-Course-Programme-DXB(.pdf, 2.13 MB) - 123 download(s) Read more
20Oct2025 BOFAS Principles Course Taunton 20/10/2025 - 21/10/2025 Read more These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023. Venue - Taunton (TBC) Documents to download BOFAS-Course-Programme--Taunton-2025(.docx, 31.88 KB) - 576 download(s) Read more
7Nov2025 TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium 07/11/2025 Read more TriCountries Diabetic Foot Symposium In-person multidisciplinary event bringing together leading experts in the UK to discuss the latest advancements in diabetic foot care. Read more