Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and complications of arthroscopic technique in subtalar arthrodesis. Methods: Between 2007 and 2008 we performed arthroscopic subtalar fusions with a posterior approach in 12 patients with a mean age of 41 years old, with a diagnose of posttraumatic subtalar arthropaty secondary to calcaneus or talus fractures. The mean follow-up was 9 months. Results:We obtained primary consolidation in 10 cases. Two cases developed non-union and required an arthroscopic revision with bone grafting. In one case there was proximal migration of a screw, with no skin necrosis, infection or neurovascular impairment in any case. Conclusions: This technique has been effective in order to obtain subtalar fusion, minimizing significantly the complications associated with open surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and complications of arthroscopic technique in subtalar arthrodesis. Methods: Between 2007 and 2008 we performed arthroscopic subtalar fusions with a posterior approach in 12 patients with a mean age of 41 years old, with a diagnose of posttraumatic subtalar arthropaty secondary to calcaneus or talus fractures. The mean follow-up was 9 months. Results:We obtained primary consolidation in 10 cases. Two cases developed non-union and required an arthroscopic revision with bone grafting. In one case there was proximal migration of a screw, with no skin necrosis, infection or neurovascular impairment in any case. Conclusions: This technique has been effective in order to obtain subtalar fusion, minimizing significantly the complications associated with open surgery.