Treatment and Recovery

What are treatment options?

Talus fractures may be treated in a cast or surgery may be recommended.

Non-Surgical Treatment. Is recommended for fractures in which the pieces of bones remain close together and the joint surfaces are well aligned. Patients who smoke or have diabetes or poor circulation may be treated without surgery due to the very high risk of developing complications if surgery is performed.

Surgical Treatment. For a majority of patients, surgical treatment is the correct form of treatment. The goal of surgery is to restore the size and shape of the talus. Sometimes this is a problem as the multiple fragments of bone are like putting together the pieces of a difficult puzzle.

If the bone has several large pieces, your orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon may perform open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The procedure involves making a cut on the outside of your foot and placing a metal plate and/or screws to hold the bones together until healing occurs. The procedure allows for maximal recovery of the inward and outward motion of the foot.

How long is the recovery?

Recovery can be prolonged. No weight or walking on the leg will be allowed for eight to 12 weeks. Once the bone is healed, exercise and physical therapy is started to maximize the function of the ankle. You should expect some swelling about the foot for several months after the procedure.

This injury can be very debilitating with persistent pain, stiffness and swelling even after an excellent non-surgical or surgical treatment. However, most people, depending on the type and severity of the fracture, are able to return to most work and recreational activities.

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