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Talus

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Description

  • General
    • 60% to 70% covered in articular cartilage[1]
    • No muscular attachments
    • Articulates with capsuloligamentous restraints
  • Anatomic components
    • Body
      • Trapezoidal
      • Superior: convex talar dome
      • Floor: concave surface
    • Neck
      • Anterior to body
    • Head
    • Lateral Process
    • Posterior process

Actions

  • Transfer load from the Tibia to the foot

Vascular Supply


Innervation


Clinical Significance


See Also


References

  1. Higgins, TF, Baumgaertner, MR. Diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the talus: a comprehensive review of the literature. Foot Ankle Int. 1999;20(9):595–605.
  2. Buza, JA, Leucht, P. Fractures of the talus: current concepts and new developments. Foot Ankle Surg. 2018;24(4):282–290.
Created by:
John Kiel on 18 June 2021 08:15:38
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18 June 2021 08:25:04
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