Percutaneous core decompression: a successful method of treatment of Stage I avascular necrosis of the talus.
The talus is a bone uncommonly affected by avascular necrosis (AVN) [1]. Factors such as trauma and pre-existing inflammatory arthropathy (particularly with concomitant steroid use) increase the risk of development of AVN. We report a case of resolution of Stage I AVN, diagnosed clinically and on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), treated successfully by percutaneous core decompression of the talus. An MRI 12 weeks post-operatively showed complete resolution of the appearances of AVN.
Portsmouth Hospitals Trust Orthopaedic Department, United Kingdom. johnegrice@hotmail.com
John
J
Grice
Les
L
Cannon
D000328:Adult; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D012074:Remission Induction; D013628:Talus