title: Fractures of the talar neck.
abstract: Fractures of the talus have been described for 400 years. This article reviews the history of this injury and its treatment. It also discusses the modern results and complications involved with the injury and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0212, USA. archdemt@ucmail.uc.edu
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Archdeacon
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wilber
mesh_terms: D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*