Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the head and the neck of the talus

a case report

Authors

  • Josef Solomonoff
  • José Véliz
  • Eliana Arambulet

Keywords:

Talus, Osteonecrosis, Arthrodesis, Case reports

Abstract

Avascular necrosis of the talus is a rare condition usually associated with fractures of talar neck, which affects the dome. Presented the case of a 60-year-old male patient who consulted by pain in anterior-medial region of the left foot of 4 years of evolution, which had been previously treated with detentions and pain relievers without achieving any improvement. After a physical examination and imaging studies showed a severe necrosis of head and neck talar as well as important signs of talo-navicular osteonecrosis. He was taken to surgery where held you a triple Arthrodesis by dual approach with cannulated screws. Postoperative follow-up was one year with proper alignment and function of the foot, signs of Revascularization of the talus and an optimal reintegration of the patient to their activities, without pain.

Author Biographies

Josef Solomonoff

Clínica San Juan Bosco, Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Estado Falcón, Venezuela.

José Véliz

Clínica San Juan Bosco, Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Estado Falcón, Venezuela.

Eliana Arambulet

Clínica San Juan Bosco, Unidad de Pie y Tobillo, Estado Falcón, Venezuela.

Published

2017-12-22

How to Cite

Solomonoff, J., Véliz, J., & Arambulet, E. (2017). Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the head and the neck of the talus: a case report. Tobillo Y Pie, 9(2), 151–154. Retrieved from https://scijfootankle.emnuvens.com.br/tobilloypie/article/view/1389

Issue

Section

Case Report