Talus Fracture

There can be many different broken bones in your foot, but a talus fracture is a broken bone in your lower ankle. A talus fracture is a high-impact injury and can be very severe. It can result in a loss of motion and function of your ankle and foot joints. This can affect your ability to walk and bear weight on your foot. Not to mention people describe talus fractures as extremely painful. It doesn’t have to be so if you consult the orthopedic specialists at the Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their skill and experience can manage a talus fracture before it becomes irreversible. Let CCOE keep you on your feet.

OVERVIEW

The talus is the primary connection between the foot and leg. A talus fracture is a break in one of the bones that form the ankle. They usually occur due to high-impact injuries such as car accidents. Treatment usually requires surgery, and the recovery process can take months. Initially, the pain may not be bad enough to make you think there is a fracture. This sometimes leads people to put off getting an exam and treatment when early treatment would speed up recovery. Because the talus is vital for ankle movement, a fracture often results in substantial loss of motion and function.

ABOUT THE TALUS BONE

The talus is a small bone that sits between the heel bone (calcaneus) and the two bones of the lower leg (the tibia and fibula). It has an irregular, humped shape like a turtle’s shell. The bones of the lower leg ride on top and around the sides to form the ankle joint. Where the talus meets the foot bones, it forms the subtler joint. This joint is essential for walking on uneven ground. Besides connecting the foot to the leg and body, the talus helps transfer weight and pressure across the ankle joint.

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