talus fracture

Talar Body Fracture

Definition

 

Body Fracture

- fracture line exits inferior surface behind lateral process

- into posterior facet

- intra-articular body fracture

 

Neck Fracture

- fracture line exits inferior surface anterior to lateral process

- in front of sinus tarsi

- extra-articular neck fracture

 

Types

 

1.  Shear

2.  Crush

3.  Posterior Process