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coalition /co·a·li·tion/ (ko″ah-lĭ´shun) the fusion of parts that are normally separate. tarsal coalition the fibrous, cartilaginous, or bony fusion of two or more of the tarsal bones, often resulting in talipes planovalgus. tarsal coalition Orthopedics A block between 2 bones, which may be osseous–synostosis, cartilaginous–synchondrosis, or fibrous–syndesmosis; TCs are often congenital, and first identified in adolescence when the person is
being examined for other reasons; TCs may also be acquired due to fractures, tumors, infections, arthritis. See Calcaneonavicular coalition, Lover's heel, Talocalcaneal coalition. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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