A simultaneous fracture of the tibia and talar body

Fractures of the talar body are rare. Most are coronal or sagittal plane fractures. We present the case of a patient who sustained a simultaneous comminuted sagittal and coronal fracture of the body of the talus involving the postero-medial quadrant of the body with a fracture of the medial malleolu...

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Published in:Foot and ankle surgery 2004, Vol.10 (1), p.45-47
Main Authors: Mendonca, A.D, Maury, A.C, Makwana, N.K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Fracture
Medical sciences
Talar body
Talus
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Summary:Fractures of the talar body are rare. Most are coronal or sagittal plane fractures. We present the case of a patient who sustained a simultaneous comminuted sagittal and coronal fracture of the body of the talus involving the postero-medial quadrant of the body with a fracture of the medial malleolus. He was treated with open reduction and internal fixation of the talus. Access was gained utilizing the medial malleolar fracture. At review after 6 months, he has returned to full function with no complications.
ISSN:1268-7731
1460-9584
DOI:10.1016/S1268-7731(03)00109-7