title: Osteonecrosis of the talus.
abstract: Talar osteonecrosis remains partially understood and a clinical challenge. Further research is necessary to elucidate the etiology, pathophysiology, and true incidence of this complex disorder fully. Optimal imaging strategies and staging systems also require further investigation. As our understanding of talar osteonecrosis evolves, so will our ability to treat this disorder promptly and properly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. cchiodo@partners.org
authors.forename: Christopher P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Chiodo
authors.forename: Steven A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Herbst
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D013628:Talus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging