A displaced talus fracture in paediatrics

To report a rare case of displaced talus fracture in paediatric population in which requires surgical intervention. A 9 year-old boy presented with ankle pain after a fall form bicycles. Ankle radiographs show displaced talar neck fracture. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation. The frac...

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Published in:Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2022, Vol.2 (1), p.100142, Article 100142
Main Authors: Halim, Mohd Asyraf Hafizuddin Bin Ab, Alias, Azammuddin Bin, Ahmad, Abdul Rauf Bin Haji
Format: Article
Language:English
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Displaced fracture
Paediatric talar neck fracture
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Summary:To report a rare case of displaced talus fracture in paediatric population in which requires surgical intervention. A 9 year-old boy presented with ankle pain after a fall form bicycles. Ankle radiographs show displaced talar neck fracture. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation. The fracture united without complications. Talus fracture in paediatric is rare. Although it is rare, we should consider it as one of differential diagnosis in paediatric foot injuries. The aim for surgery is to get anatomical reduction and prevent complication.
ISSN:2667-3967
2667-3967
DOI:10.1016/j.fastrc.2021.100142