Total talar extrusion without soft tissue attachments

Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Jun;6(2):236-41. doi: 10.4055/cios.2014.6.2.236. Epub 2014 May 16.

Abstract

Total talar extrusion without a soft tissue attachment is an extremely rare injury and is rarely reported. Appropriate treatment remains controversial. We describe the long-term outcomes of two patients who had complete talar extrusion without remaining soft tissue attachment treated with arthrodesis. Both of our patients had complications such as infection and progressive osteolysis. We suggest reimplantation of the extruded talus after thorough debridement as soon as possible as a reasonable option unless the talus is contaminated or missing, because an open wound may arise from inside to outside.

Keywords: Arthrodesis; Extrusion; Missing talus; Talus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis
  • Debridement
  • Foot Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Replantation
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Talus / injuries*
  • Talus / surgery
  • Therapeutic Irrigation
  • Young Adult