Talus Fracture in Children: Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Fracture of the talus is uncommon in childhood, it represents serious injuries of the foot skeleton. The most significant complications include osteonecrosis and posttraumatic malalignment with subsequent arthritis. We report a case of talar neck fracture that occurred in a 12-year-old boy. We present the clinical outcome, radiological results and orthopaedic follow-up.
Source: SAS Journal of Surgery
Authors: Meryem Fettah, Mohammed Mimouni, Mohamed Tazi Charki, Hicham Abdellaoui, Karima Atarraf, Moulay Abderahmane Afifi
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404291415