Talus fracture

Background

• Almost always associated with other injuries

Diagnosis

• CT often required for accurate diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Foot and Toe Fracture Types

Hindfoot

• Talus fracture
• Calcaneus fracture

Midfoot

• Lisfranc injury
• Navicular fracture
• Cuboid fracture
• Cuneiform fracture

Forefoot

• Fifth metatarsal fracture
• Non-fifth metatarsal fracture
• Toe fracture

Management

• Major fracture (talar neck and head)
  • Immediate ortho consultation required (high rate of avascular necrosis)
• Minor fracture
  • Posterior Ankle Splint
  • Non-weight bearing
  • Ortho referral

See Also

• Foot Fractures
• Foot Diagnoses (Main)

Source

• Tintinalli
• Uptodate