Transverse Tarsal Joint

The tarsal joint is the joint that connects the two bones of the foot - the talus and the calcaneus. It is one of the most important joints in the foot as it allows it to move and maintain the body's balance when walking and running.

The tarsal joint has two surfaces - lateral and medial. The lateral surface of the joint connects to the talus, and the medial surface to the calcaneus. Between these surfaces is a cartilage pad that allows the joint to move smoothly.

An important element of the tarsal joint is the transverse ligament, which connects the lateral surface of the talus to the medial surface of the calcaneus. This ligament plays an important role in maintaining joint stability and normal function.

If a joint is injured or has diseases such as arthritis or arthrosis, pain and movement restrictions may occur. In such cases, surgery or physical therapy may be required to restore joint function.

Tarsal joint: anatomy in arthroscopy Joint of the tarsal-metacarpal joint Description: The joint of the tarsal block is characterized by a clear separation between the biconcave surfaces of the block. The pulley is located between the metatarsal bones and the tarsal bones, through which it connects the arch of the foot and the front of the thigh to the knee. The joint, which becomes more longitudinal than transverse, has an apex, which allows the interaction of flexion angles to be equalized.

Arthroscopy: Arthroscopic surgery of the tarsometacarpal joints is a modern means of improving joint function, which allows the diagnosis and treatment of various pathological conditions in the joint. It involves the use of special instruments (arthroscope), which works under visual control. **How ​​arthroscopy of the tarsal joint is performed:** * The operation begins with the patient being put under anesthesia, after which a skin incision is made. The joints needed to facilitate access are inserted into this incision. * Once the joint area is reached, the arthroscope is guided inside the joint capsule to the joint requiring diagnosis or treatment. The arthroscope expands the joint capsule, allowing the specialist to diagnose or perform procedures such as joint revision, removal of calcifications and reduction of implants. In addition to conventional arthroscopy, the anterior joint can be included in additional diagnostic testing using various imaging tools such as ultrasound, X-ray, and radiographic devices. This provides additional information about the condition of the joint and demonstrates the possibility of improving treatment by modifying their pathology.