MC comp. of # talus is –
Correct Answer: Osteoarthritis of subtalar joint
Description: Most of the guides have given AVN as the most common complications of talus fracture. They are wrong.
A most common complication of talus fracture is subtalar joint arthritis. Read following statements : -
"Subtalar and ankle arthritis is a common complication of talar neck fractures, with an incidence ranging from 47 to 97%. Subtalar arthritis has been reported in up to 50% of cases and ankle arthritis in 33% of cases".
"The overall incidence of AVN ranges between 19 and 69%".
"Delayed union, nonunion and malunion of the talus are relatively rare. Delayed union is reported in 13% and non-union is noted in 4%".
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