title: Preliminary report of total ankle arthroplasty for osteonecrosis of the talus.
abstract: Osteonecrosis of the talus secondary to adrenal corticosteroids is rare. The pathophysiology of the disorder is controversial. This is a report of bilateral talar necrosis secondary to steroid medications in a 23-year-old male. Conservative methods of management of the condition are not altogether satisfactory. Bilateral ankle replacement in this case resulted in alleviation of pain and improvement of function.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D013628:Talus / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone