Fractures of the lateral process of the talus--the value of lateral tomography.
We present three cases of fractures of the lateral process of the talus, where routine anteroposterior and lateral radiographs showed an abnormality but were insufficient to assess the degree of bony injury, which is important for clinical management. Lateral tomography provided good diagnostic and anatomical detail. The diagnosis and treatment of this unusual and often missed fracture is discussed.
Whitby
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Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Barrington
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013628:Talus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray