tarsal coalition

How Is Tarsal Coalition Diagnosed?

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How Is Tarsal Coalition Diagnosed? Computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan): Considered the gold standard for diagnosing tarsal coalitions, a CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional horizontal and vertical images (called “slices”) of the body. How do I know if I

What Is A Fibrous Calcaneonavicular Coalition?

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What Is A Fibrous Calcaneonavicular Coalition? Description. A tarsal coalition occurs when two bones grow into one another, connected by a bridge of bone, cartilage, or strong, fibrous tissue. These bridges are often referred to as “bars” and they can cover just a small amount of the joint space between the bones, or a large