Instability of the subtalar joint has become a more well-defined clinical entity in recent years. While there have been several articles which have discussed diagnosis of this condition, there has been little written on the surgical treatment. Reconstructive techniques with which we have had experience are presented. Technical aspects of these methods are described in detail.
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