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Most patients with lateral process talus fractures achieve good functional outcomes. Displaced fractures often require surgery, leading to fewer subtalar fusions compared to nonoperative treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Lateral process talus fractures are uncommon injuries.
  • Understanding functional outcomes and prognostic factors is crucial for optimal patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess functional outcomes in patients with lateral process talus fractures using patient-reported measures.
  • To identify injury characteristics associated with poorer prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 53 patients with isolated lateral process talus fractures.
  • Utilized Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM).
  • Minimum 12-month follow-up at a Level 1 academic trauma center.

Main Results:

  • 67% of nonoperatively treated patients failed conservative management, often with displaced fractures.
  • Operative fixation was used for 32 patients with displaced fractures.
  • No significant difference in final PROMIS PF or FAAM scores between operative and nonoperative groups.
  • Nonoperative treatment resulted in significantly more subtalar fusions (4 vs. 1).

Conclusions:

  • Lateral process talus fractures generally yield excellent functional outcomes at medium-term follow-up.
  • Early surgical intervention is recommended for displaced fractures.
  • Surgical treatment is associated with a lower rate of subtalar fusion compared to nonoperative management.