Fracture of the Talus.
10.12671/jkfs.2016.29.3.213
- Author:
Tae Jung BANG
1
;
Sun Kyu KIM
;
Hyung Jin CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. orthoman@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Talus;
Neck;
Body;
Fracture;
Complications
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Neck;
Necrosis;
Surgeons;
Talus*;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2016;29(3):213-220
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although talus fractures are uncommon, proper management is important because they are often associated with severe complications. Talar neck and body fractures occupy most of the talar fractures. It remains controversial whether talar neck fractures require emergent or elective treatment. Elective definitive fixation, however, may reduce risks of wound complications. Many surgeons recommend dual surgical approaches—anteromedial and anterolateral—to allow accurate visualization and anatomic reduction. Although there are various methods of fixation, the use of plates is necessary in comminuted talar fractures. Outcomes may vary and will be dependent on the degree of the initial fracture displacement. It is necessary to restore articular congruency and axial alignment for normalizing hindfoot function. Common complications include posttraumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, malunion, and nonunion.
