The talus is unique in having a tenuous vascular supply and 57% of its surface covered by
articular cartilage. Fractures of the head, neck, or body regions have the potential to …

Purpose of the review Talar neck fractures are a rare but potentially devastating injury, which
require a comprehensive understanding of the unique osteology, vasculature, and …

Background: Talus avascular necrosis (AVN) is a challenging entity to treat. Management
options depend on disease severity and functional goals. Total talus replacement (TTR) is a …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of osteonecrosis. Review the presentation of a patient with
osteonecrosis. Outline the treatment and management options available for osteonecrosis …

Advanced ankle arthritis (osteoarthritis [OA]), avascular osteonecrosis (AVN), and
osteomyelitis (OM) of the ankle remain a surgical challenge in the foot and ankle arena with …

Late-stage talar avascular necrosis (AVN) results in devascularization of the talus with
osteonecrosis and subchondral collapse. A combined total ankle and total talus replacement …

Background: The presence of nonunion of a talar fracture with displacement, together with
complete avascular necrosis, is a challenging entity to treat. Methods: Twelve patients, 8 …

Total loss of talus due to trauma or avascular necrosis, for example, still remains to be a
major challenge in foot and ankle surgery with severely limited treatment options …

Background Collapse of the talus and peri-talar arthritis pose treatment challenges due to
the anatomy and location of the talus as a keystone of the foot and ankle. Custom 3D-printed …

Total talus arthroplasty (TTA) is a motion sparing procedure which can be utilized in specific
and unique cases of talar necrosis and/or collapse. Literature on TTA is limited and …