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Subtalar Arthritis Pain

Arthritis in the ankle's subtalar joint can limit the foot's range of motion and cause pain, but many remedies exist to either reduce of eliminate the discomfort. If oral or injected medications fail to manage the pain, a subtalar fusion operation can eliminate it.

  1. Arthritis

    • People with arthritis experience stiffness or pain in their joints, according to the Mayo Clinic. Arthritis pain can result from either inflammation or cartilage damage.

    The Subtalar Joint

    • The Southern California Orthopedic Institute describes the ankle as consisting of two sub-assemblies, the true ankle joint and the subtalar joint. The subtalar joint, located between the talus bone and the calcaneus (heel bone), enables the foot to tilt from side to side.

    Pain Relievers

    • Pain relievers for arthritis, according to the Mayo Clinic, include analgesics for pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain and inflammation, or corticosteroid pills or injections to reduce swelling.

    Surgery

    • London Foot Surgery states that fusing the subtalar joint surgically relieves pain by eliminating the joint's tilting action.

    Considerations

    • Fusion surgery runs certain risks, including nerve pain, infection, or failure of the bones to fuse, according to London Foot Surgery.

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