Occult fractures of the talus.
A case presentation of a severe ankle sprain in which the patient was nonresponsive to routine therapies is presented. Repeat radiographs and computerized axial tomographic scans (CAT Scans) lead to the final diagnosis of a sagittal plane fracture of the talus. The clinical and radiographic evaluation leading to the diagnosis will be presented, and the surgical and postoperative managements will be discussed.
Frankel
J
J
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Lincoln West Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
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Miller
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D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery