Injuries to the talus-neck fractures and osteochondral lesions (osteochondritis dissecans).
The authors discuss pathology to the talus, as determined radiographically. They review pertinent anatomy, including blood supply to this bone. Fractures are categorized, with a review of clinical management.
Dickson
K F
KF
Department of Radiology, University of California Medical Center, San Diego.
Sartoris
D J
DJ
D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001915:Braces; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013628:Talus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*