Talus fractures

Abstract

Talar neck fractures are complex, somewhat uncommon injuries which can be difficult to treat with a high risk of complications. Type II fractures with an incongruent subtalar joint can usually be reduced closed and treated with open reduction and internal fixation in a semi-elective fashion. Type III fractures with a dislocated ankle and subtalar joint require urgent operative reduction and fixation to prevent skin necrosis and minimize the risk of avascular necrosis (AVN). The higher the grade of fracture, the higher the risk of complication. Subtalar joint arthritis/arthrosis is the most common complication but AVN is the most devastating complication