title: [Fractures of the talus].
abstract: Fractures of the neck of the talus are a relatively uncommon fracture of the foot but they have potentially serious complications. This article details the Hawkins classification, operative treatment and indications, and complications of fractures of the neck of the talus. It also discusses the treatment of fractures of the body of the talus and talar head. An English full text version of this article is available at SpringerLink as supplemental.
authors: USC Dept. of Orthopedics, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1200 N. State St. 3900, 90033, Los Angeles, California, USA. thodars@usc.edu
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Thordarson
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery