title: Injuries to the talus-neck fractures and osteochondral lesions (osteochondritis dissecans).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of California Medical Center, San Diego.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Dickson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Sartoris
mesh_terms: 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*