Talus Fracture in Children: Case Report

Fracture of the talus is uncommon in childhood, it represents serious injuries of the foot skeleton. The most significant complications include osteonecrosis and posttraumatic malalignment with subsequent arthritis. We report a case of talar neck fracture that occurred in a 12-year-old boy. We present the clinical outcome, radiological results and orthopaedic follow-up.

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SAS Journal of Surgery
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2024-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjs.2024.v10i11.001
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Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Abstract

Fracture of the talus is uncommon in childhood, it represents serious injuries of the foot skeleton. The most significant complications include osteonecrosis and posttraumatic malalignment with subsequent arthritis. We report a case of talar neck fracture that occurred in a 12-year-old boy. We present the clinical outcome, radiological results and orthopaedic follow-up.

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