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Early Reimplantation of Open Total Extruded Talus: A Case Report
Sameer Wooly1, Sachin Kumar1, Akash Nagnath Mane1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Manipal Tata Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
Traumatic open total extrusion of talus without soft-tissue attachment and not associated with surrounding fracture is a very rare injury which requires very high energy impact. In literature, optimal treatment protocols are yet to be established. A few options described in literature are talectomy and tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis or reimplantation of talus which may be immediate or after some interval.
Case Report:
A 28-year-old female suffered road traffic accident and had total open extrusion of talus without soft-tissue attachment, and we managed it with thorough debridement of the wound, saline irrigation, and immediate reimplantation of the talus with stabilization by delta frame external fixator. Proper pre- and post-operative antibiotic coverage was given as per protocol. We did not face post-operative infection, wound complication, and until 12 months followed up, there are some signs of avascular necrosis of the talus but the good functional outcome.
Conclusion:
With this case experience, we suggest that this is the valid treatment protocol for total extrusion of the talus, and it will provide a better hindfoot mechanism, heel height, and the patient can resume his/her daily routine activity as early as possible.
