Talar Fractures Current Concepts - World Foot and Ankle Congress

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The transcript is from a presentation delivered at the World Foot and Ankle Congress by an expert discussing talar fractures, which are injuries related to the ankle. The speaker, along with colleagues, presents an overview of talar fracture management, including anatomical considerations, surgical approaches, and current practices. They emphasize the importance of maintaining blood supply to the talus, demonstrating the surgical techniques used to achieve this while addressing complications such as arthritis and avascular necrosis (AVN) that can arise from poor healing outcomes. The talk also critiques current evidence around surgical methods, discusses biomechanical factors influencing fracture fixation, and highlights the evolution of treatment practices with a call for more prospective data collection. The overall goal is to improve patient outcomes through better understanding and management of these fractures.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221009

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