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Read MoreThe subtalar joint is sometimes thought of as the 'steering wheel' of the body
It’s the first time the joint has been imaged while rotating in a standing position. Doctors can't currently replace your subtalar joint in the same way they can your hip and the researchers hope it might lead to more tailored treatments for ankle problems, like the personalised ones currently prescribed for issues with hips and knees.
