Total extrusion of the talus in an adolescent: a case report

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2009 Sep-Oct;99(5):431-4. doi: 10.7547/0990431.

Abstract

Talar extrusion in a 13-year-old child was treated by means of open reduction and 10 weeks of cast immobilization. At 1.5 years of follow-up, the patient had full range of motion in the ankle and no signs of avascular necrosis or arthritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Fractures, Cartilage / pathology
  • Fractures, Cartilage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Talus / diagnostic imaging
  • Talus / injuries*
  • Talus / surgery*