Surgery for Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

According to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, or AAPSM, Sinus Tarsi Syndrome is a clinical disorder characterized by specific symptoms localized to the sinus tarsi region and is typically caused by an ankle sprain.Treatments for this disorder range from rest to immobilization to, in very rare cases, surgery.

Anatomy

• According to the SportsInjuryClinic.net, the sinus tarsi is a small canal which runs into the ankle under the talus bone.

Symptoms

• The most common symptoms of Sinus Tarsi Syndrome are pain and tenderness on the outside of the ankle, according to Vermont Sports.

Diagnosis

• Common methods of diagnosing Sinus Tarsi Syndrome and other ankle conditions are X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone scans and computerized tomography (CT) scans, according to the AAPSM.

When to Choose Surgery

• According to the AAPSM, surgery is rarely used and should be considered only after all conventional methods of treatment are exhausted.

Types of Surgeries

• Open surgery, which is through an incision, and arthroscopy surgery are the two types of surgery used to treat sinus tarsi syndrome.

Non-Surgery Treatments

• According to the AAPSM, conventional Sinus Tarsi Syndrome treatments are orthopedic shoes, rest, icing, periods of immobilization and anti-inflammatory medications.