Dorsal talar avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle sprain. ?fracture

Patient Data

Age: 60
Gender: Female
x-ray
Frontal
Oblique
Lateral
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Small linear avulsion fracture from the dorsal aspect of the talar head/neck.  Adjacent soft tissue swelling is noted.  No other fracture or malalignment is seen.

Case Discussion

Small linear avulsion fracture from the dorsal aspect of the talar head/neck. This injury can be managed conservatively. 

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