Horizontal fracture of the talar head. A case report.
An unusual talar fracture is presented along with a review of the literature concerning talar fractures. In evaluating certain ankle injuries, close scrutiny of the talar head, especially the mortise view, is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006173:Gymnastics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*