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Kathryn B Metcalf1, George Ochenjele
1Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
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|July 11, 2020
Summary
Complete talus extrusion, a rare injury, can cause midfoot instability. A modified triple arthrodesis effectively treated this rare condition, leading to fusion and good patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
Background:
- Complete talus extrusion is a rare orthopedic injury.
- It is associated with significant complications such as infection, osteonecrosis, pain, stiffness, and post-traumatic arthritis.
- Associated midfoot instability is a less commonly described complication.

