Avulsion # talus
Avulsion Fracture Talus
Mechanism of Injury
Patient presents with traumatic Injury to the ankle
No Hx dislocation
Tenderness to anterior ankle ankle joint
Mechanism of Injury consistant with a suspected ankle fracture
- X-ray ankle as per OTTOWA ankle rules
Isolated avulsion fracture of the talus
X-rays shows small isolated avulsion fracture of the talus.
No other tarsal bone injury or disruption
No involvement of the articulating surface
- Provide patient with a foam ankle stirrup for support
- Provide patient with the Talus Fracture advice sheet
- No follow up is required
All other talus injuries
Open #
Involvement of the articulating surface
Other assocaited injuries to the ankle and foot
Signifigant swelling
High energy impact or any other clinical concerns
- Discuss with trauma and treat as advised