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Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2009; 7(3): 9-16
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1100854
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Talar neck fractures

Outcomes following treatment with ORIF
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08 June 2009 (online)

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Summary

Data from five case series suggest that talar neck fractures are a significant injury. Complications that include pain, osteonecrosis, and osteoarthritis are not infrequent following open reduction and internal fixation of this fracture. Additionally, one study reported that a significant proportion of patients required secondary reconstructive surgery. Unfortunately, very few studies reported on objective functional outcome measures.