CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of Talus Fractures: An All-Inside Soft-Tissue Preserving Technique

Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of Talus Fractures: An All-Inside Soft-Tissue Preserving Technique

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The video discusses the arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation of talus fractures using a posterior approach, which preserves the soft tissues and blood supply of the talus. Talus fractures can have serious complications, and the traditional open techniques have variable outcomes. The study presents short-term outcomes of 14 patients who underwent the posterior talus arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation procedure. Cannulated screws were used for accurate placement, and the results showed restoration of the articular surfaces with reduced complications. The method is considered safe and may reduce short-term complications compared to traditional techniques. No acute avascular necrosis was recorded, but one patient required revision due to post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

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Kevin D. Martin, DO and Adam T. Groth, MD

Keywords

arthroscopic reduction

internal fixation

talus fractures

posterior approach

short-term outcomes