The Diagnosis, Management and Complications Associated with Fractures of the Talus

Fractures of the talus are uncommon injuries that can have devastating consequences. The blood supply to the talus is tenuous and injuries are associated with a higher incidence of avascular necrosis and malunion. Talar neck fractures are the most common fractures. This review looks at the different...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: J.R, Barnett, MA, Ahmad, W, Khan, A., O’ Gorman
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Bentham Open 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5481613/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28694883
http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874325001711010460
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Sumario:Fractures of the talus are uncommon injuries that can have devastating consequences. The blood supply to the talus is tenuous and injuries are associated with a higher incidence of avascular necrosis and malunion. Talar neck fractures are the most common fractures. This review looks at the different types of fractures of the talus, particularly focusing on talar neck fractures. The diagnosis and management are discussed as well as the complications.

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