What is tarsal coalitions?
Tarsal Coalitions are the abnormal union of 2 or more bones in the hindfoot and midfoot (talus, navicular, calcaneus, and cuboid). This can be from birth (congenital), or acquired from trauma, infection, surgery; or from other joint disorders.
How do members experience tarsal coalitions?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tarsal coalitions*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tarsal coalitions*
Who has tarsal coalitions on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 14 |