title: Posttraumatic avascular necrosis of the talus.
abstract: Avascular necrosis of the talus is one the most challenging problems encountered in posttraumatic reconstruction of the hindfoot. Since the first description of the talus injury in 1608 by Fabricius of Hilden, our knowledge of the talar anatomy, injuries, sequelae, and management has increased significantly. Adequate knowledge of the etiology, the extent of the disease, and the degree of patient symptoms are required to determine optimal treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Université de Montréal, Hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, 5400, boul. Gouin Ouest, Québec, Montréal, Canada, H4J 1C5. stephaneleduc@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Stephane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Léduc
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Clare
authors.forename: G Yves
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Laflamme
authors.forename: Arthur K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Walling
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001174:Arthrodesis; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*