J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.
2011 Dec;15(4):247-250.
Total Talus Dislocation: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. osmedic@ajou.ac.kr
Abstract
- Talar fracture and total dislocation, each known as one of rare injuries mainly caused by high-energy trauma, tend to cause avascular necrosis, post-traumatic arthritis, non-union, skin necrosis and infection because of weak blood supply. The authors have experienced and reports a total talus dislocation of 16 year old male associated with medial malleoalr fracture, who showed relatively good result by early reduction and operation.
