Repair of talar neck nonunion with indirect corticocancellous graft technique: a case report and review of the literature

Foot Ankle Int. 1996 Nov;17(11):690-4. doi: 10.1177/107110079601701108.

Abstract

In this article, a case of talar neck fracture nonunion is presented. Union was accomplished with an indirect placement of a corticocancellous fibular graft through a posterolateral approach. The advantages and indications for this method of the treatment of talar neck nonunion are discussed, together with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fibula / transplantation*
  • Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Ununited / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Talus / diagnostic imaging
  • Talus / injuries*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed