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Talar Neck Fractures: Single or Double Approach?

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Correct approach selection in talar neck injuries is crucial to obtain adequate access to the entire fracture site avoiding malreduction and angular deformity. The major concern about a single incision… Click to show full abstract

Correct approach selection in talar neck injuries is crucial to obtain adequate access to the entire fracture site avoiding malreduction and angular deformity. The major concern about a single incision technique is lack of visualization. Combined lateral and medial approaches are strongly recommended in complex talar neck fractures providing better control of dorsal and varus displacement of the talar head.

Keywords: fractures single; neck fractures; approach; single double; neck; talar neck

Journal Title: Foot and ankle clinics
Year Published: 2020

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