Fractures of the Talus: Anatomy, Evaluation, and Management
Medscape General Medicine 1(3), 1999 Posted 06/14/1999
Brian C. Toolan, MD, and Bruce J. Sangeorzan MD
Abstract
Fractures of the talus comprise a broad spectrum of injuries and require an individualized approach to their evaluation and management, creating a challenging clinical entity for the orthopedic surgeon. Understanding the unique patterns of injury associated with these fractures and the development of an individualized plan of treatment for each case produces the best outcome possible. Operative management must include an acceptable reduction and achieve stable internal fixation to justify the added risk of surgical morbidity.

Report from 16th Annual meeting of the OTA contains sections on
A distal tibia/pilon fractures
B Calcaneus Fractures
C Talus Fractures
D Ankle Fractures

Author Julia Crim MD 2004
Contents - Introduction Differentials Radiograph CT Scan MRI Nuclear Medicine Intervention Pictures Bibliography
keywords: astragalus fractures
Fractures of the talus can be divided into types based on the 3 main anatomic divisions of the talus: body, neck, and head. Fractures of the body of the talus are further subdivided based on whether they traverse the main portion of the body or are fractures involving the talar dome, lateral process, or posterior process. Mechanisms of injury, treatment, and prognosis of the different types of talar fractures are markedly dissimilar.