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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
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The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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Talar fractures: long-term results.

Francesco Pogliacomi1, Massimo De Filippo, Giovanni Soncini

  • 1Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Functional Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Parma, Italy. francesco.pogliacomi@unipr.it

Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|June 29, 2010
PubMed
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Talar fractures are challenging orthopedic injuries. Early surgical treatment, including osteosynthesis, is crucial for successful bone healing and preventing complications like avascular necrosis.

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Published on: January 24, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Talar fractures are rare but can be debilitating injuries.
  • Standard X-rays may not fully visualize the talus, necessitating CT scans for detailed assessment.
  • Displaced talar fractures typically require surgical intervention via percutaneous or open osteosynthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of surgical treatment for talar fractures.
  • To assess functional recovery and radiographic results following intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 16 patients with talar fractures underwent surgical treatment.
  • Patients were assessed using the Ankle Hindfoot Scale and Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale.
  • Radiographic investigations were performed for evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Complete bone consolidation was achieved in all treated patients.
  • No cases of avascular bone necrosis were observed during follow-up.
  • Mean scores were 69.3 on the Ankle Hindfoot Scale and 38.4% on the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale.

Conclusions:

  • Talar fractures present significant challenges in orthopedic management.
  • Complex fractures, particularly of the talar body and neck, have a high risk of poor outcomes and complications.
  • Prompt and appropriate treatment is essential for optimal patient recovery.