Fracture of the lateral process of the talus with associated deltoid ligament injury: a report of 2 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fractures of the lateral process of the talus (LTPF) are rare and only rarely are associated ligamentous injuries. The injury mechanism is commonly considered to be similar with ankle sprains, where excessive varus of the hindfoot leads to avulsion fractures of the lateral process of the talus. However, previous cadaveric studies have suggested that LTPF was more likely to be caused by eversion or external rotation force with dorsiflexion of the ankle. But no clinical evidence has been provided.

Case presentation

Two patients presented to the emergency department with ankle pain after ankle eversion or external rotation. Physical examination revealed tenderness and swelling on both medial and lateral sides of the ankles. Plain radiographs and computed tomography r

SUBMITTER: Jin XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9533565 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature