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The purpose of this anatomical study was to evaluate the distance to surrounding subcutaneous nerves in the vicinity of three standard arthroscopic portals for subtalar joint arthroscopy and through actual portal placement for arthroscopic procedures, in order to define anatomical safe zones.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Forty paired fresh\u2010frozen foot\u2010and\u2010ankle specimens were used. Subtalar arthroscopy using a three\u2010portal technique (anterolateral [AL], posterolateral [PL] and accessory anterolateral [AAL] portals) was performed. After completion of subtalar arthroscopy, the portals were marked, and all surrounding subcutaneous nerves, that is, the branches of the SPN and SN, were dissected. The distance of the nearest nerve at the level of the respective portal was measured and potential injury was recorded.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The nearest nerve at the level of the AL portal was the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve at a mean of 15.4\u2009\u00b1\u20095.1\u2009mm medial to the portal. The nearest nerve at the level of the AAL portal was the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve at a mean of 17.7\u2009\u00b1\u20094.8\u2009mm, being lateral to the portal. The nearest nerve at the level of the PL portal was the SN at a mean of 6.7\u2009\u00b1\u20094.7\u2009mm anterior to the portal. Based on the measurements, safe zones were defined.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Placement of the AL and AAL portals in subtalar arthroscopy is saved using standard anatomical landmarks and a thorough surgical technique. At the level of the PL portal, the SN is the most endangered structure in subtalar arthroscopy. Surgeons should be aware of the proximity of the SN to the PL portal and take the utmost care during portal placement and instrument insertion to avoid iatrogenic injury. 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