Presentation
Fall from a great height.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Talar neck fracture
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Complete nondisplaced vertical fracture of the neck of the talus is seen associated with marked bone marrow oedema.
There is no disruption of the subtalar joint, talonavicular joint, or the ankle mortis.
This findings is in keeping with a Hawkin I classification.
Case Discussion
Talar neck fractures represent one of the most common types of talus fracture (~30-50%), along with chip and avulsion fractures of the talus (~40-49%). These fractures are commonly associated with subtalar dislocation and/or posterior body fractures.
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