Partial necrosis of the neck of the talus treated with arthroscopy.
An unusual case of an area of necrosis on the talar neck of a girl with a 2-year history of gradually increasing pain following an ankle sprain is presented. Initial radiographs were normal but follow-up radiography showed irregularity in the anterior talar neck. A definitive diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging. Arthroscopic removal of a necrotic fragment from the anterior talar neck that was impinging on the tibia relieved her symptoms. Two years after the operation the patient has normal radiographs and full activity.
Espejo Baena
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Málaga, Andalucia, Spain.
López Arévalo
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Moro Robledo
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Queipo de Llano
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Javier de Santos
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D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications; D001182:Arthroscopy; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D013628:Talus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery