Subchondral fracture - talar dome

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of multiple ankle 'sprains'.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Subchondral fracture of the talar dome.

Subchondral fracture of the talar dome.  Note the intact overlying cartilage.

Case Discussion

Subchondral fracture of the talar dome.  Note the intact overlying cartilage indicating that this is not an osteochondral defect although it may progress this way.

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