Relatively uncommon fracture usually involving the talar neck, lateral process, or osteochondral fracture of talar dome
Excluding smaller osteochondral fractures, talar neck fractures...
Fractures of the talar head and neck usually are found after high-velocity trauma (e.g., motorcycle accidents).
Fractures of the talar neck occur as a result of hyperdorsiflexion and a...
Displaced talar fractures require anatomical reduction to prevent arthrosis and avascular necrosis and usually require surgical fixation.
Reduction of a displaced talar neck fracture can be a...
Mandracchia VJ, Buddecke DEJr, Giesking JL. Osteochondral lesions of the talar dome. A comprehensive review with retrospective study. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1999;16(4):725–742...
“Snowboarder’s fracture” is becoming more common with the increasing popularity of the sport.
If ankle pain persists after adequate time for a simple ankle sprain to heal, be suspicious...
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