Arthroscopically Assisted Percutaneous Fixation of a Talar Neck Fracture Via Posterior Approach: A Case Study

Abstract

Talus fractures are the second most common tarsal fracture after the calcaneus. Traditional treatment methodology includes open reduction and internal fixation; however, there has been increased interest and literature in arthroscopically assisted fixation of talus fractures. We present a case study of a patient with a type 1 talar neck fracture that was successfully treated with arthroscopically guided percutaneous screw fixation from a posterior arthroscopic approach. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level V. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Current Concepts in Talar Neck Fracture Management

“…5h (but not in 5i) at the medial malleolus osteotomy as a result of the thickness of the saw blade used to make the osteotomy malleolar osteotomy, but again, this approach does not provide adequate visualization of talar neck [66]. With the increased use of arthroscopy in foot and ankle trauma, there has been some literature describing arthroscopic assisted reduction and fixation of talar neck fractures, but these techniques are again limited to simple fracture patterns [67][68][69].…”