Talus fractures (foot)
A 41-year-old male was involved in a high speed accident and was referred to us for treatment by David L. Helfet, MD.
Radiographs revealed a right-sided talus fracture. Through a minimally invasive technique, the talus fracture was reduced and fixed using 2 cortical screws.
He continued to return at regular follow-up intervals and healed uneventfully, and at 1 year following fracture surgery he presented with an excellent outcome including excellent radiographic and clinical results, resolution of pain and returned to his pre-injury activities.
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Figure A, B
(A) Anteroposterior (AP), Canale and lateral radiographs revealing a talus fracture (arrows).
(B) CT scan images further delineating the talus fracture pattern (arrows).
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Figure C
Preoperative plan (top image) and fluoroscopic images following open reduction and internal fixation. -
Figure D
AP, mortice and lateral radiographs at 1 year illustrating a healed talus fracture.
Tags: David Helfet MD, Foot Fracture