sinus tarsi syndrome

Etiology

• ankle injury

Pathology

• excessive motions of the subtalar joint resulting in ligament injury, synovitis & infiltration of fibrotic tissue into the sinus tarsi space

Clinical manifestations

• anterolateral ankle pain
• feelings of instability with pronation & supination movements of the subtalar joint

Management

• balance & proprioceptive training
• muscle strengthening exercises
• bracing, taping, & foot orthotics

More general terms

• ankle injury
• syndrome