Early Reimplantation of Open Total Extruded Talus: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION

Traumatic open total extrusion of talus without soft-tissue attachment and not associated with surrounding fracture is a very rare injury which requires very high energy impact. In literature, optimal treatment protocols are yet to be established. A few options described in literature are talectomy and tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis or reimplantation of talus which may be immediate or after some interval.

CASE REPORT

A 28-year-old female suffered road traffic accident and had total open extrusion of talus without soft-tissue attachment, and we managed it with thorough debridement of the wound, saline irrigation, and immediate reimplantation of the talus with stabilization by delta frame external fixator. Proper pre- and post-operative antibiotic coverage was given as per protocol. We did not face post-operative infection, wound complication, and until 12 months followed up, there are some signs of avascular necrosis of the talus but the good functional outcome.

CONCLUSION

With this case experience, we suggest that this is the valid treatment protocol for total extrusion of the talus, and it will provide a better hindfoot mechanism, heel height, and the patient can resume his/her daily routine activity as early as possible.