What is hindfoot?

The hindfoot is the section of the foot that begins immediately below the ankle joint and ends at the level of the Chopart joint.

1. What is the hindfoot made up of?
2. Where is the hindfoot located?
3. What causes Hindfoot?
4. What is hind foot pain?

What is the hindfoot made up of?

The hindfoot is composed of 2 of the 7 tarsal bones, the talus, and the calcaneus; the midfoot contains the rest of the tarsal bones; and the forefoot contains the metatarsals and the phalanges.

Where is the hindfoot located?

The hindfoot, sometimes also referred to as the rearfoot, is the posterior region of the human foot as differentiated from the midfoot and the forefoot. The hindfoot area includes the talus and calcaneus bones; the subtalar and talocrural (ankle) joints; and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the heel area.

What causes Hindfoot?

Muscle imbalance from numerous underlying neurologic disorders can cause dynamic and static hindfoot varus deformity. Most etiologies are congenital, and therefore affect bone morphology and the shape of the foot during growth.

What is hind foot pain?

Hindfoot arthritis involves pain and stiffness in the joints at the rear of the foot. There are several surgical options that may be used to relieve the symptoms and restore function to the area. Triple arthrodesis is a procedure used to fuse the talonavicular, subtalar and calcaneal joints.