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Surgical Results of Talus Fracture

Background: Fracture of talus is a relative ly rare disease, a nd treatment outcome is not always predictable. The aim of this study is to report our experience with the surgical treatment of fractures ofʹ talar body and neck. Methods: In a retrospective study, 16 patients (12 men, 4 women) with body and neck fractures of talus were evaluated in a teaching hos pital in Mashha d. The mean ag e wa s 24.8 years (15-50 y cars). The fracture pattern, mechanism of trauma, associated injuries, union rate, avascular necrosis. pain and disability were evaluated in mean follow-up period of 18 months (12-24 months). Results: All the patients showed union during the follow-up. Fi ve patients (31%) had avascular necrosis. The mcan for Hawkins score syst em was R.25. All the cases sh owed evidence of pain and some disability at the end of study. Conclusion: Talus fracture is a disabling injury and high incidence of pain and activity restriction should always be expected, even with surgical treatment.