Korean J Sports Med.  2017 Sep;35(2):131-134. 10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.2.131.

Snowboarder's Fracture in Cable-Wakeboarder

• Kim T
• Kim S
• Kim J
• Yoo J

• KMID: 2389654
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.2.131

Abstract

Fractures of the lateral process of the talus (LPT) are considered rare, accounting for less than 1% of all ankle injuries in the general population. These fractures are nearly 15 times more likely to occur in snowboarders. Recently, the number of population who started enjoying cable-wakeboard is increasing and this sport may cause fracture of the LPT by axial loading occur on the LPT while boarding or trick. We report on a case of involving LPT fracture during cable-wakeboard trick with successful screw osteosynthesis.

Keyword

Talus; Fracture; Snowboarding

MeSH Terms

Ankle Injuries
Skiing
Sports
Talus

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Initial radiographic examination of 25-year-old cable-wakeboarder. (A) A lateral process fracture of talus was shown on the anteroposterior and lateral image of the left ankle. (B) A coronal view of computed tomography shows displaced lateral process fragment with comminution. Arrows indicated the fracture line of talus lateral process.

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  Fig. 2 Plain radiographs after open reduction with two headless compression screws fixation.

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  Fig. 3 Plain radiographs 3 months after open reduction. Nearly complete bony union of the fractured area was apparent.

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