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Hamilton GA, Doyle MD, Ligas CJ. Management of Talus Fractures. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2024; 41:451-471. [PMID: 38789164 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Fractures of the talus are life-changing events. The talus is of vital importance to normal gait. Given its importance, great care is needed in diagnosing and treating these injuries. The threshold for operative treatment and accurate anatomic reduction should be low. Surgical tenets include the avoidance of extensive subperiosteal dissection to minimize vascular disruption. The complications with injuries to the talus are extensive and include avascular necrosis (AVN). Although AVN can prove to be a devastating sequela from this injury, it occurs less frequently than posttraumatic arthritis.
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- Graham A Hamilton
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Department of Orthopedics and Podiatry, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7776, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Podiatry, Silicon Valley Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 701 E EL Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
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- Department of Podiatry, Silicon Valley Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 701 E EL Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
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He J, Li N, Cao H, Wang G, Zhao J. Treatment of Complex Central Talar Fractures with Lateral Plate Combination with Medial Screw Fixation. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1493-1501. [PMID: 38741277 PMCID: PMC11144492 DOI: 10.1111/os.14086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The treatment of talar neck and/or body fractures is known to be difficult and challenging, with significant impact on the long-term functional outcome for the patient. The optimal management, including the choice of surgical approaches and implants, are still under constant discussion. The purpose of the study was to investigate the clinical effects of lateral mini-plate combined with medial lag screws for the treatment of complicated central talar fractures. METHODS The data of eight patients with complex central talus fractures treated between June 2019 and January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. There were six males and two females, ranging in age from 15 to 66 years, with an average age of 37.4 years. There were three cases on the left and five cases on the right. All fractures were comminuted, including talar neck with talar body fracture in seven cases and talar body comminuted with subluxation of subtalar joint in one case. All patients were treated with the anteromedial combined anterolateral approach, lateral talar mini-plate fixation and medial lag screw fixation. Fracture reduction quality, union time, and complications were recorded, and functional outcomes were evaluated using the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scoring system. RESULTS The time from injury to surgery was 1-6 days, with an average of 3.38 days. The follow-up period was 34-53 months (mean 44.88 months). All fractures healed with a mean healing time of 16.75 weeks (13-23 weeks). Anatomical reduction was observed in six cases and near in two cases. After operation, there was no loosening or breakage of implant, loss of fracture reduction, and irritation of skin and soft tissue by internal fixation. The average AOFAS score was 87.38 (48-100), with excellent five cases, good two cases and poor one case, and the excellent and good rate was 87.5%. Superficial skin necrosis in one surgical incision healed after dressing exchange. No deep infection occurred. One case (1/8, 12.5%) developed avascular necrosis of the talus without collapse. Posttraumatic arthritis was found in four cases (4/8, 50%). CONCLUSION The utilization of lateral mini-plates in combination with medial screws for treating complex central talar fractures results in satisfactory reduction and stable fixation, mitigating complications associated with poor reduction. However, due to the absence of an anatomical mini-plate, pre-contouring is necessary when applying the lateral plate. This demands a surgeon's thorough familiarity with the anatomical morphology of the talus and proficiency in surgical techniques. Posttraumatic arthritis is the most common complication of complex central talar fractures.
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- Jinquan He
- The First Department of Foot and Ankle SurgeryTianjin HospitalTianjinChina
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- The First Department of Foot and Ankle SurgeryTianjin HospitalTianjinChina
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- The First Department of Foot and Ankle SurgeryTianjin HospitalTianjinChina
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- The First Department of Foot and Ankle SurgeryTianjin HospitalTianjinChina
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- The First Department of Foot and Ankle SurgeryTianjin HospitalTianjinChina
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Sharma S, Jindal K, Patel S, Prabhkar S, Prakash M, Rammelt S, Dhillon M. Parameters That Can Be Used to Quantify Reduction Accuracy in Talar Neck Fractures and Malunions: A PRISMA-Compliant Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e58161. [PMID: 38741879 PMCID: PMC11089339 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Understanding the three-dimensional anatomy of the talar neck is essential in assessing the accuracy of reduction in talar neck fractures as well as for planning surgical correction for talar malunions. However, the geometrical parameters that describe this anatomy are sparsely reported in the orthopedics literature. We aimed to identify from the existing literature, geometrical parameters that describe the anatomy of the talar neck, determine how these are measured, and their normative values. A scoping literature review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. The primary searches were conducted on the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Any original research study looking at the human talus neck geometry was included. Parameters that described the anatomy of the talar neck were identified, and pooled estimates were determined by the random-effects meta-analysis model. Heterogeneity was assessed by the I2 test and leave-one-out meta-analysis. Subgroup analysis was done to compare the values of parameters between the Asian and Non-Asian populations. The risk of bias was assessed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Case Series Tool. The combined searches yielded 6326 results, of which 21 studies were included in the review and 15 in six different sets of metanalysis. The majority of the studies (n=19, 90.5%) evaluated adult tali, and only two (9.5%) evaluated pediatric tali. In most of the studies (n=13, 61.9%), talus neck geometry was evaluated on dry bones or anatomical specimens; evaluation by imaging techniques (radiographs, CT, MRI, and radiostereometric analysis) was used in eight studies, (39.1%). A total of eight different geometrical parameters (neck length, height, width, declination angle, inclination angle, torsion angle, circumference, and cross-sectional area) were identified. Except for talar torsion, variability was noted in methods of measurement of all other parameters. Subgroup analysis revealed that Asians had a higher neck height as compared to non-Asians; other parameters were not significantly different. Although the literature reports geometrical parameters to assess the talar geometry, the methods of measurement of these parameters are variable. Most of the available literature describes measurement techniques on cadaveric tali, and there is no literature on how these parameters should be measured on conventional CT or MRI slices. Further research needs to focus on the standardization of measurement techniques for these parameters on conventional CT and/or MRI scans.
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- Siddhartha Sharma
- Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Experimentation and Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IND
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- Orthopedics, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, IND
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- Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Experimentation and Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IND
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- Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Experimentation and Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IND
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- Radiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IND
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- Orthopedics, Accident, and Plastic Surgery, UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- und Plastische Chirurgie, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, DEU
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- Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Experimentation and Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, IND
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Eskew J, Reynolds Z, Jenkins J, Sridhar M. Primary total talus arthroplasty for Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture dislocation. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e259005. [PMID: 38423577 PMCID: PMC10910409 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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A woman in her 40s was involved in a motor vehicle collision and sustained a closed Hawkins type IV talar neck fracture dislocation. The injury was treated with reduction, percutaneous pinning and spanning external fixation, followed by definitive treatment with total talus arthroplasty (TTA) 2 months following injury. This is a unique example of definitive management for a severe talar neck fracture dislocation with arthroplasty in the subacute setting. TTA is perhaps a primary option for these injuries at high risk for avascular necrosis, non-union, malunion and post-traumatic arthritis.
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- Joshua Eskew
- Orthopedic Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Campus, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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Choi JY, Kim HS, Ngissah R, Suh JS. Operative outcomes of a high-grade talar neck fracture - Lessons from 20 years' clinical experience in a single, tertiary hospital. Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 29:118-127. [PMID: 36526523 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The operative treatment of high-grade talar neck fractures remains challenging, despite numerous previous reports. Our goal was to determine long-term outcomes and to establish a plan for management of postoperative complications (especially, avascular necrosis [AVN] of talar body) after high-grade talar neck fractures. We hypothesized that not every case with AVN of talar body require secondary surgical interventions. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the radiographic and clinical findings of 14 patients who underwent operative treatment for high-grade talar neck fractures (modified Hawkins type III and IV) between January 2000 and December 2017. The minimum follow-up duration for inclusion was 3 years. Using radiographs during follow-up, we assessed the development of AVN of the talar body, malunion, nonunion, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Information about the secondary operations and their outcomes were also investigated using visual analogue scale (VAS) and American orthopaedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale at the final follow-up. RESULTS In 10 of 14 patients (71.4 %), talar body AVN developed during follow-up. However, secondary operation was required in only 30.0 % (3 of 10 patients). In the remaining 7 patients who did not undergo secondary operation, the symptoms were tolerable with a maximum of 89 months follow-up; although the talar body presented sclerotic changes, but without talar dome collapse. The rates of malunion and post-traumatic subtalar osteoarthritis were 21.4 % and 14.3 %, respectively. No patients presented with fracture site nonunion. After a mean of 55.86 ± 14.45 months (range, 37-89) follow-up, the final mean VAS and AOFAS scores were 3.07 ± 0.73 (range, 2-4) and 80.43 ± 3.11 (range, 75-85), respectively. CONCLUSION We recommend leaving talar body AVN untouched, unless the patient's symptoms become intolerable. In our clinical practice, postoperative AVN could be stably maintained without talar dome collapse for more than 7 years, although the sclerotic change persisted. Despite the small number of patients, our clinical experience may benefit patients with high-grade talar neck fractures and surgeons who treat such rare, serious, and challenging foot injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Case series.
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- Jun Young Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, 170 Juhwa-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, 170 Juhwa-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Castle Rd, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, 170 Juhwa-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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Zatsepin VA, Novikov SV, Panin MA, Aliev RN, Prokhorov AA. Talar body and posterior talar process fracture combined with peritalar luxation (clinical case). BULLETIN OF THE MEDICAL INSTITUTE "REAVIZ" (REHABILITATION, DOCTOR AND HEALTH) 2023. [DOI: 10.20340/vmi-rvz.2023.1.case.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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The uniqueness of this clinical case is due to a rare combination of peritalar luxation of the talus with a fracture of its body and posterior process. No description of the same clinical case was found in the literature, however, it has been proven that such injuries have an unfavorable prognosis and are fraught with multiple complications. Also, the limited information associated with the low inci-dence of this type of severe injury puts practitioners in front of the difficulties of diagnosis and treatment. A 35-year-old man was injured while playing basketball. Upon admission, computed tomography (CT) revealed a fracture of the body of the talus with displacement of the distal fragment and its dislocation in the talonavicular, subtalar and talo-tibial joints, as well as a fracture of the posterior process of the talus. After an unsuccessful attempt at closed reduction, open removal of the dislocation and reposition of fragments were per-formed, followed by osteosynthesis of the fracture of the body of the talus. In the postoperative period, additional immobilization in the ANF was performed, followed by replacement with a functional orthosis. 6 months after the injury, the patient restored the level of his daily activities almost completely, the control CT showed no signs of post-traumatic arthrosis of the subtalar and ankle joints, how-ever, there were signs of the development of partial aseptic necrosis of the talus. This injury is unique, and despite its severity, the use of the correct treatment tactics can provide a satisfactory clinical and functional outcome.
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- Moscow City Clinical Hospital № 17; Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia; Moscow City Clinical Hospital № 31
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- Moscow City Clinical Hospital № 17; Lomonosov Moscow State University
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Lengkong AC, Kennedy D, Senduk RA, Usman MA. Management of 3 month old neglected talus neck fracture: A case report and review of literature. Trauma Case Rep 2023; 43:100764. [PMID: 36691629 PMCID: PMC9860450 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background Talus fractures are extremely uncommon, accounting for approximately 1 % of foot and ankle fractures. The talar neck fracture has a high probability of damaging the anastomotic ring, which would interrupt blood circulation to talar body and cause serious issues with fracture healing and integrity. Due to insufficient radiological and clinical examination, approximately 39 % of midfoot and ankle fractures could be undiagnosed after initial evaluation. Talus fractures account for about half of these missed fractures. Anatomic reduction and advanced fixation methods can be performed in the management of neglected talus neck fracture for the purpose of improving functional outcome. Case report A 30-year-old male patient presented with swelling and pain on the right foot while walking for three months. He had previously fallen about two meters from stairs three months back. Instead of going to the hospital, he received conventional massage therapy. Three months later, he came to us complaining of chronic, dull aching, swelling, and continuous pain when walking and standing. After radiology evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with neglected nonunion type III Hawkins fracture of the neck talus and managed by double incision approach, Iliac crest cancellous bone graft, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with cannulated screw. He was able to return to full weight bearing and his previous activity without experiencing any pain after 14 months. Conclusion Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with Iliac crest cancellous bone graft is a reliable methods for neglected non-union type III Hawkins fracture of neck talus with great functional outcomes after 14 months of follow up.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
- Corresponding author at: Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km.11, Tamalanrea Jaya, Tamalanrea, Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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An Unusual Inverted Talar Neck Fracture–Dislocation. Case Rep Orthop 2022; 2022:8014529. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/8014529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Talar neck fractures occur on a continuum of injury severity. Hawkins classification, later modified by Canale, is the gold standard method of describing talar neck fractures by the degree of dislocation. It has proven to be clinically relevant in predicting risk of osteonecrosis. Despite its merits, talar neck fractures present on a wide spectrum of involvement of the body and neck, dislocation, and concomitant injuries, making every situation a challenge in treatment. We present a unique case of a talar neck fracture in which the talar dome had dislocated and inverted 180°, which is not described in the widely used Hawkins classification. We recommend urgent open reduction, low threshold for use of a transcalcaneal traction pin and dual incisions, and guarded prognosis of osteonecrosis and posttraumatic arthritis.
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Veizi E, Çelik Z, Güneş BE, Beşer CG, Demiryürek D, Fırat A. To wedge or not to wedge; A cadaveric comparison study of two medial malleolar osteotomy modalities. Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 28:1248-1253. [PMID: 35641379 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2022.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify the surface area of the talus accessible with a uniplanar and a biplanar medial malleolus osteotomy. Our secondary purpose study is to quantify the amount of weightbearing area that each osteotomy effects on the tibial articular surface. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eight ankle joint specimens were dissected for this study. The uniplanar osteotomy was performed first. A K-wire marked the limits of access at two different angles: 90° and 30°. The boundaries were marked with a skin marker. Wedges were then created on the tibia plafond, and the osteotomy was converted into a biplanar one. Measurements were repeated again for this osteotomy. The talus, the tibial plafond, and the medial malleolus were then excised. Images were taken and then electronically calibrated for two-dimensional digital measurement of accessible areas. Areas of perpendicular and 30-degree access were recorded for both osteotomies. The articular surface of the tibia was also measured, and an area analysis was performed to calculate the amount of weightbearing cartilage removed by each osteotomy. RESULTS Almost the entire sagittal plane was accessible with both osteotomies. At a 30° angle, bone purchase was achieved for 67.7 % of the talar articular surface with the uniplanar osteotomy and for 74.8 % with the biplanar osteotomy. At a 90° angle, uniplanar osteotomy provided access to 32.7 % of the talar articular area, whereas the biplanar osteotomy achieved an average coverage of 52.8 %. The difference was statistically significant. On average, 25.3 % of the weightbearing area of the tibial plafond is affected when a biplanar osteotomy is performed. CONCLUSION Medial malleolar osteotomy provides varying degrees of access to the talar dome depending on how it is performed. A wedge-shaped biplanar osteotomy provides greater access and is therefore more suitable for defects located deeper on the talar dome. Despite providing wider access, it results in greater disruption of the weightbearing cartilage of the tibial plafond. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V.
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- Enejd Veizi
- Ankara City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 06000 Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 06000 Ankara, Turkey
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Wijers O, Posthuma JJ, Engelmann EWM, Schepers T. Complications and Functional Outcome Following Operative Treatment of Talus Neck and Body Fractures: A Systematic Review. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 7:24730114221127201. [PMID: 36199382 PMCID: PMC9528034 DOI: 10.1177/24730114221127201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Central talar fractures are rare and often associated with impaired functional outcome. Despite recent advances in diagnosis and management of talus fractures, complications rates remain high and functional outcome is generally poor. This study aims to provide an overview of complication rates and functional outcome following operative treatment of talar neck and body fractures. This may help in clinical decision making by improving patients’ expectation management and tailored treatment strategies. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted of studies published from January 2000 to July 2021 reporting functional outcome and/or complications following operative treatment of talar neck, body, or combined neck and body fractures. Keywords used were (Talar fracture) or (Talus fracture). Data on complication rates and functional outcome was extracted from selected articles. Results: A total of 28 articles were included in our analysis reporting 1086 operative treated talar fractures (755 neck [70%], 227 body fractures [21%], and 104 combined body and neck fractures [9%]). The mean follow-up was 48 (range 4-192) months. Complications occurred frequently with; 6% surgical site infection, 8% nonunion, 29% avascular necrosis, 64% osteoarthritis, and in 16% a secondary arthrodesis was necessary. A wide variety in functional outcome was reported; however, there seems to be a correlation between fracture classification and postoperative complications. Conclusion: Operative treatment of central talar fractures is associated with a high incidence of early and late complications and often leads to an impaired functional outcome. Standardization of talar fracture classification and scoring systems in combination with large sample-sized prospective studies are warranted to detect further predictive factors influencing tailormade treatment strategies and patient expectation management. Level of Evidence: Level III, Systematic review of case series and case-control studies.
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- Olivier Wijers
- Department of Traumasurgery, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Traumasurgery, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Traumasurgery, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Traumasurgery, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Talus fractures result following high energy trauma and can lead to significant functional impairment. The complex morphology of the talus, it's multiple articulations and tenuous blood supply translate into significant challenges that must be overcome to achieve the best possible outcomes. Despite advances made in their management, they continue to have high complication rates. Nonetheless, restoration of normal alignment will optimise outcomes. In this article, we report on the epidemiology, anatomy, classification, patient evaluation and current evidence for the management of talus fractures.
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- Talal Al-Jabri
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ.
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- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, HA7 4LP
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Zheng Y, Zhang JD, Shen JJ, Li XS, Huang JF. Surgical Outcomes of Articular Surface Crush Injury of Hawkins Ⅲ Talus Neck and Medial Malleolus Fracture. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:912-916. [PMID: 33836970 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The present study was performed to evaluate the effects of the medial and anterolateral approach combined with internal fixation by double head compression screws and countersunk K-wires for Hawkins Ⅲ talus neck and medial malleolus fracture. Eleven patients with articular surface crush injury resulting in Hawkins Ⅲ talus neck fractures accompanied by medial malleolus fractures were reviewed. All patients underwent emergency operations. The fractures were fixed using double head compression screws and countersunk K-wires through combined medial and anterolateral approaches. FAOS, AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale, and VAS questionnaire scores were recorded. In addition, ROM of the ankle and postoperative complications were assessed. All patients were followed up for a median of 52.45 ± 5.15 months. The multiple scales data of FAOS on the affected side were: pain score 89.14 ± 7.08; activities of daily living score 89.57 ± 8.88; quality-of-life score 89.20 ± 7.44; sports score 75.00 ± 15.49; and other symptoms score 84.74 ± 7.51. The mean overall AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was 88.36 ± 6.39. The VAS score was 0.72 ± 0.65. Ankle motion included dorsiflexion (13.18° ± 9.02°) and plantar flexion (32.27° ± 12.34°). Subtalar joint motion included eversion (10.91° ± 7.01°) and inversion (11.36° ± 7.45°). All scores of the healthy side were higher than those of the affected side (p < .05). In addition to ROM of the ankle and subtalar joint and sports score, various indicators of recovery rate had scores > 80%. One patient developed skin necrosis, which healed after debridement and wound dressing. Late complications included subtalar and/or ankle traumatic arthritis in six patients, four of whom showed no obvious clinical symptoms. In conclusion, the method of emergency surgery and medial and anterolateral approach combined with countersunk K-wires to fix small bone fragments to restore the integrity of the articular surface is acceptable for Hawkins Ⅲ talus neck with medial malleolus fracture.
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- Yang Zheng
- Attending Doctor, Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Attending Doctor, Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Attending Doctor, Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Cixi Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Cixi, China
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- Chief Physician, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
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- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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He B, Neiman R. Talar Neck and Sustentaculum Fracture Fixation. J Orthop Trauma 2021; 35:S56-S57. [PMID: 34227614 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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SUMMARY Talar neck fractures are uncommon fractures that result from high-energy trauma causing bony and soft tissue injury. When combined with sustentaculum fractures, care must be taken to plan the approach and fracture fixation strategy. We present a 57-year-old woman who experienced a motor vehicle accident, sustaining a Hawkins II talar neck fracture with associated sustentaculum tali fracture. We demonstrate the dual-incision approach to the talar neck with medial screw and lateral plate fixation. The sustentaculum fixation was accomplished with cannulated screws through a direct medial approach.
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- Bo He
- Orthopedic Surgery, Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA; and
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- Trauma Services, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA
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Giordano V, Liberal BR, Rivas D, Souto DB, Yazeji H, Souza FS, Godoy-Santos A, Amaral NP. Surgical management of displaced talus neck fractures: single vs double approach, screw fixation alone vs screw and plating fixation-systematic review and meta-analysis. Injury 2021; 52 Suppl 3:S89-S96. [PMID: 34088463 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To provide a direct comparison between two important aspects related to talar neck fractures management - surgical approaches and fixation strategies. DATA SOURCES A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed using PubMed, SciELO, and gray literature databases. The keyword "talus fracture" and the combined terms "talus neck fracture AND surgical approach" and "talus neck fracture AND fixation strategy" were used. STUDY SELECTION Study selection, data extraction, and the risk of bias assessment were performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Searches were limited to human studies and the English and Portuguese. Inclusion criteria were articles in full text that reported on any aspect of surgical approach and fixation strategy for talus neck fractures. Exclusion criteria were skeletally immature patients, mean follow-up of less than 12 months, studies that did not use the Hawkins classification system, primary treatment of arthrodesis, studies published before year 2000, and studies published in languages other than English and Portuguese. DATA EXTRACTION Basic information was collected including journal, author(s), year published, level of evidence, number of fractures, and follow-up. Specific information was collected including fracture classification, surgical approach, fixation strategy, complication rate, type of complication(s), and outcome measurement(s). DATA SYNTHESIS Fixed-effects model was used for meta-analysis. The choice for surgical approach(es) and fixation strategy was stratified based on fracture classification. Complication rate, type of complication(s), and outcome measurement(s) were calculated for all studies and delineated by fracture classification. CONCLUSION There is a significant correlation between poor scores and poor fracture reduction, but not with the modified Hawkins classification, surgical approach, and fixation strategy. The presence of an open talus neck fracture-dislocation jeopardizes the functional outcome, increasing the risk of complications. The overall avascular necrosis and post-traumatic osteoarthritis event rate was 0.279 and 0.400, respectively. Both complications were highly correlated to higher energy fracture patterns and to the use of combined approaches, but not to fixation strategy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I (systematic review and meta-analysis).
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- Vincenzo Giordano
- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Clínica São Vicente, Rede D'or São Luiz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Völk D, Biberthaler P, Wegmann H. [Hawkins type III 180° dislocated talar neck fracture]. Unfallchirurg 2020; 124:163-166. [PMID: 33044564 PMCID: PMC7862207 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-020-00898-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- D Völk
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
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Nishikawa DRC, de Miranda BR, Duarte FA, Saito GH, Bitar RC, Monteiro AC, Prado MP, de Cesar Netto C. Intra-articular Transcalcaneal Fracture-Dislocation Associated With Ipsilateral Transtalar Fracture: A Report of a Rare Combination. Foot Ankle Spec 2020; 13:335-340. [PMID: 32363919 DOI: 10.1177/1938640020913177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The association of ipsilateral talar and calcaneal fractures is an uncommon combination and is typically the result of a high-energy trauma. It is often associated with comminution, marked fracture displacement, and soft-tissue compromise. Obtaining satisfactory clinical and radiographic results is very challenging. Residual deformities, multiple procedures, and limitations are usually the norm. Therefore, studies have suggested that primary arthrodesis may represent the best option of surgical treatment. In this study, we report a case of a 30-year-old male patient with a rare combination of a highly comminuted transcalcaneal fracture-dislocation associated with a talar neck fracture successfully treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with an 18-month follow-up. This case demonstrates that even when there are associated fractures of the talus and calcaneus with severe bone loss, ORIF may provide satisfactory outcomes in the short-term postoperative period.Levels of Evidence: Level V: Case report.
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- Danilo Ryuko Cândido Nishikawa
- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital of the Municipal Public Servant of São Paulo (HSPM), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital of the Municipal Public Servant of São Paulo (HSPM), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital of the Municipal Public Servant of São Paulo (HSPM), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of São Paulo (HC FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital of the Municipal Public Servant of São Paulo (HSPM), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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Schwartz AM, Runge WO, Hsu AR, Bariteau JT. Fractures of the Talus: Current Concepts. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 5:2473011419900766. [PMID: 35097362 PMCID: PMC8697161 DOI: 10.1177/2473011419900766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Talus fractures continue to represent a challenging and commonly encountered group of injuries. Its near-complete articular cartilage surface, and its role in force transmission between the leg and foot, makes successful treatment of such injuries a mandatory prerequisite to regained function. Familiarity with the complex bony, vascular, and neurologic anatomy is crucial for understanding diagnostic findings, treatment indications, and surgical techniques to maximize the likelihood of anatomic bony union. This review details the structure and function of the talus, a proper diagnostic workup, the treatment algorithm, and post-treatment course in the management of talus fractures.
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- Andrew M Schwartz
- Department of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California-Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Wang B, Xu X. [Outcome of corrective osteotomy of shortened medial foot column after old talar neck fracture]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2019; 33:1345-1350. [PMID: 31650746 PMCID: PMC8337462 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201903091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of corrective osteotomy for shortened medial foot column after old talar neck fracture. METHODS The clinical data of 10 patients with shortened medial foot column after old talar neck fracture between June 2012 and May 2017 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 7 males and 3 females with an average age of 45.8 years (mean, 21-67 years). The time from fracture to corrective osteotomy was 9-60 months (mean, 20.9 months). The preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 7.1±1.2, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 48.5±12.3, and the short-form 36 health survey scale (SF-36) score was 46.7±10.5. All 10 cases received open wedge osteotomy of medial talus. Among them, 2 received subtalar fusion and Achilles tendon lengthening, 2 lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy, and 2 Achilles tendon lengthening. RESULTS All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 13-72 months (mean, 38.0 months). The X-ray film showed that the angle between longitudinal axis of 1st metatarsal bone and talus increased from (-9.6±4.5) ° before operation to (1.3±2.7) ° at last follow-up ( t=16.717, P=0.000); the angle between longitudinal axis of calcaneus and tibia increased from (-12.0±7.4) ° before operation to (-1.5±4.8) ° at last follow-up ( t=5.711, P=0.000). At last follow-up, the VAS score, AOFAS score, and SF-36 score were 1.6±1.0, 88.3±5.4, and 85.4±9.2, respectively, which increased significantly when compared with the preoperative scores ( t=13.703, P=0.000; t=14.883, P=0.000; t=16.919, P=0.000). X-ray film and CT showed that the osteotomy and arthrodesis sites healed well at 2-4 months after operation. CONCLUSION It's a proper procedure of anatomic reduction and reconstruction for patients with shortened medial foot column and good articular cartilage morphology after old talar fracture. Opening wedge osteotomy of medial talus is recommended and can obtain satisfactory clinical and radiographic results.
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- Bibo Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Medicine School of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200025, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Medicine School of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200025,
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Hierro-Cañas F, Andrés-Cano P, Rabadán-Márquez G, Giráldez-Sánchez M, Cano-Luis P. Talus fractures. Functional results for polytraumatized patients. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Biz C, Golin N, De Cicco M, Maschio N, Fantoni I, Frizziero A, Belluzzi E, Ruggieri P. Long-term radiographic and clinical-functional outcomes of isolated, displaced, closed talar neck and body fractures treated by ORIF: the timing of surgical management. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:363. [PMID: 31391024 PMCID: PMC6686493 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2738-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The main purpose of this retrospective case series study was to evaluate long-term radiographic and clinical outcomes of a consecutive series of patients diagnosed with isolated, displaced, closed talar neck or body fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Secondly, the aim was to verify the influence of the location of talar fractures on the outcomes, the prognostic value of the Hawkins sign, whether operative delays promote avascular necrosis (AVN) and if the fractures require emergent surgical management. METHODS From January 2007 to December 2012, at our institution, 31 patients underwent ORIF through the use of screws. On the basis of Inokuchi criteria, the injuries were divided between neck and body fractures, which were classified according to Hawkins and Sneppen, respectively. The patients included were divided into two groups in relation to fracture location and complexity. Radiographic assessment focused on reduction quality, bone healing, the Hawkins sign and post-traumatic arthritis (PTA) development. For the clinical evaluation, clinical-functional scores (AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score; MFS; FFI-17; SF-36) and VAS were determined, and statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS 27 patients, 19 males and 8 females, mean age 38.3 years, were included with an average follow-up period of 83.2 months (range 49-119). There were 9 neck and 19 body fractures; their reduction was anatomical or nearly anatomical in 22 cases, and all reached radiographic consolidation after a mean period of 3.4 months (range 1.7-7). The Hawkins sign was observed in 9 cases, in which necrosis did not develop. With a 0-11 day surgical timing interval, more than 60% of the patients obtained good or fair results with different scores, while 18 (66.7%) were completely satisfied (VAS: 9-10). The early complications included malunions (21.4%) and wound problems (25%); the late complications involved AVN (25%) and PTA (78.6%). CONCLUSIONS Despite a high rate of long-term complications, satisfactory clinical results were achieved. Talar fracture location did not influence the outcomes, the Hawkins sign was confirmed as a positive prognostic factor, and operation timing did not influence AVN development. Hence, these injuries do not require emergent surgical management by ORIF.
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- Carlo Biz
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.,Musculoskeletal Pathology and Oncology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology DiSCOG, University of Padova, via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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Hierro-Cañas FJ, Andrés-Cano P, Rabadán-Márquez G, Giráldez-Sánchez MA, Cano-Luis P. Talus fractures. Functional results for polytraumatized patients. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2019; 63:336-341. [PMID: 31078442 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Talar fractures are uncommon lesions (0.1-0.9%) and have a high rate of complications. One of the situations in which a fracture of the talus can occur is in the context of polytrauma which may further compromise the functional prognosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the functional results in patients with talar fractures whether or not they occurred in the context of polytrauma. Observational study on a retrospective cohort of 24 patients operated in our centre (2008-2016). They were grouped according to whether they were polytraumatized (ISS>16) or not (ISS≤16). Review of sociodemographic, radiographic, functional variables (VAS pain scale and FADI -Foot and Ankle Disability Index-) and the onset of complications such as arthrosis, arthrodesis or avascular necrosis. Review of 25 talar fractures in 24 patients with a mean age of 38 years (19-75) and a mean follow-up of 4.2 years (0.5-9). According to the ISS, 44% of patients (11) were polytraumatized and 56% (14) were not. The average score according to the FADI scale was 62 points for the polytraumatized patients and 76.9 for the non-polytraumatized patients. The pain according to the VAS scale was 5.8 points in the group of polytraumatized patients and 4.3 in the non-polytraumatized patient group. Regarding complications, 64% of the polytraumatized patients and 43% of the non-traumatized patients had a complication. 36% of the polytraumatized patients had clinical and radiological signs of subtalar arthrosis compared to 35% of the non-traumatized patients, of whom 27% underwent arthrodesis compared to 28% of the non-traumatized patients. 27% of the polytraumatized patients were diagnosed with avascular necrosis as opposed to 0% of the non-polytraumatized patients.
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- F J Hierro-Cañas
- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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- Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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