title: Talus fracture management.
abstract: Talar head and fracture injuries are not easily recognized and can create significant long-term disability when missed. Careful investigation of any injury about the ankle requires both clinical and radiographic examination. A computed tomography scan is extremely helpful in diagnosing and treating talus fractures. Displaced fractures require open reduction of the major joint surfaces and internal fixation. Prolonged non-weight bearing and immobilization is the norm. Despite aggressive management, complications involving avascular necrosis and posttraumatic arthritis to both the subtalar and tibiotalar joints occurs frequently.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. jearly@toaonline.com
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Early
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*