Use of intraoperative temporary invasive distraction to reduce a chronic talar neck fracture-dislocation

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2011 Apr;40(4):198-200.

Abstract

Temporary invasive distraction can facilitate fracture reduction in the setting of delayed surgical intervention resulting in shortening and contracted soft tissues.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Joint / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Talus / diagnostic imaging
  • Talus / injuries
  • Talus / surgery*
  • Traction / methods*