Fractures and Bone Healing

The talus connects to the leg and the foot. It is an important part of the ankle that is covered by bones and cartilage. A faulty talus can result to arthritis because of the presence of deformed cartilages in the area. The talus is important for moving the ankle, ankle joint and mid-foot. Any fracture occurring on this area is called talus fracture. Most of the fractures of the talus happen at the talus neck. It is also called an aviator’s fracture because of the history of talus fractures during the war when pilots are crash landing with their planes just to be saved. Nonunion can result when the treatment of the talus fracture was prolonged or if the doctor has settled with the use of incorrect alignment technique. Talus Fracture Types / Classification: The types of talus fracture depend on the severity of the case. • Type 1: The neck of the talus is fractured but is not displaced. • Type 2: The talus neck is fractured and partially displaced. Total dislocation can also happen on th...