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