Fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus in a futsal player. A rare fracture successfully treated conservatively.
Talus is the second largest bone in the posterior region of the foot and participates in the talocrural (ankle), subtalar, and talonavicular joints. Talar fractures account for only one percent of all feet and ankle fractures, being the fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus an uncommon injury, caused by the rupture of the posterior talotibial ligament after dorsiflexion and traumatic pronation. Such fractures may not be radiographically evident, as described in this rare case of fracture of the medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus with a satisfactory outcome without the need for surgical treatment.
Authors
- M L Duarte
- Gen Miura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6288-8840)
- D D Coelho-Marra
- E Kenzo-Arie
Institutions
- Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (BR)
- Universidade Católica de Santos (BR)
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (BR)
- Centro Universitário Monte Serrat (BR)
- Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- Primary Topic
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00