Fractures of the talus

Abstract

Fractures of the talus are uncommon, counting for only about three thousandths of all fractures and 3% regarding the foot skeleton.1 Within this small entity, 10–15% peripheral talar fractures occur. Yet they are of major importance because of the frequency of complications and the resulting long-term disability when initial treatment is delayed or improper.2 Timely diagnosis and early treatment as well as minimally invasive techniques have improved the overall results. Still these injuries represent a demanding challenge concerning proper diagnosis, decision making, and surgical approach even for the experienced foot surgeon dealing with trauma cases.3,4.