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== Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | ||
The talus is the second largest tarsal bone. It is uniquely shaped and consists of a body, head, and neck. Approximately two-thirds of its surface is covered with articular cartilage.<ref>Melenevsky Y, Mackey RA, Abrahams RB, Thomson III NB. Talar fractures and dislocations: a radiologist’s guide to timely diagnosis and classification. Radiographics. 2015 May 13;35(3):765-79.</ref> | |||
The talus has no muscle or tendinous attachments and is supported solely by the joint capsules, ligaments, and synovial tissues.<ref>Fortin PT, Balazsy JE. Talus fractures: evaluation and treatment. JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2001 Mar 1;9(2):114-27.</ref> | |||
== Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process == | == Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
A talar fracture is a break in the continuity of one of the bones that forms the ankle; the talus.This type of fracture often occurs during a high-energy event, such as a car collision or a high-velocity fall. Because the talus is important for ankle movement, a fracture often results in significant loss of motion and function. In addition, a talus fracture that does not heal properly can lead to serious complications, including chronic pain.[1]
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The talus is the second largest tarsal bone. It is uniquely shaped and consists of a body, head, and neck. Approximately two-thirds of its surface is covered with articular cartilage.[2]
The talus has no muscle or tendinous attachments and is supported solely by the joint capsules, ligaments, and synovial tissues.[3]
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- ↑ Orthoinfo.aaos.org. (2019). Talus Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS. [online] Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/talus-fractures/ [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019].
- ↑ Melenevsky Y, Mackey RA, Abrahams RB, Thomson III NB. Talar fractures and dislocations: a radiologist’s guide to timely diagnosis and classification. Radiographics. 2015 May 13;35(3):765-79.
- ↑ Fortin PT, Balazsy JE. Talus fractures: evaluation and treatment. JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2001 Mar 1;9(2):114-27.
