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Clinical outcome and concomitant injuries in operatively treated fractures of the lateral process of the talus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to review the patient rated outcome (PROM) of surgically treated fractures to the lateral process of the talus (LPTF) and identify factors influencing the outcome.

Methods

Retrospective study with a current follow-up. Eligible were all patients treated surgically for a LPTF (n?=?23) with a minimum follow-up of one year. Demographics, medical history, trauma mechanism, fracture characteristics, concomitant injuries, treatment details, complications, return to work and sports were assessed retrospectively. The current follow-up included the VAS FA, Karlsson Score, and SF-12. The primary outcome was the VAS FA. Secondary aim was the identification of parameters influencing the PROMs.

Results

22 patients (96% follow-up) with a mean age of 32?±?9 (18 to 49) years were included. 73% suffered a Hawkins Type 1, 23% a Type 2, and one patient a Type 3 fracture. 82% suffered concomitant injuries. 9% suffered minor surgical side infections, 50% developed symptomatic subtalar osteoarthritis. At final follow-up (44?±?2 (12 to 97) months), the mean VAS FA Overall was 77?±?21 (20 to 100), the Karlsson Score 72?±?21 (34 to 97), and for the SF 12 the PCS 53?±?8 (36 to 64) and the MCS 53?±?7 (32 to 63). 50% of patients returned to their previous level of sports. Hawkins Type 1 fractures resulted in better VAS FA Overall score than Type 2 fractures. Posttraumatic subtalar osteoarthritis was the independent factor associated to a poor patient rated outcome (VAS FA, Karlsson Score).

Conclusion

After a follow-up of over 3.5?years, surgically treated LPTF resulted in only moderate results. 50% suffered posttraumatic symptomatic subtalar osteoarthritis, which was the primary independent parameter for a poor outcome following LPTF.

Level of evidence

Level III.

SUBMITTER: Horterer H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6521553 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Clinical outcome and concomitant injuries in operatively treated fractures of the lateral process of the talus.

Hörterer Hubert H Baumbach Sebastian Felix SF Lemperle Stefan S Altenberger Sebastian S Gottschalk Oliver O Mehlhorn Alexander Tobias AT Röser Anke A Walther Markus M

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 20190515 1

<h4>Background</h4>The aim of this study was to review the patient rated outcome (PROM) of surgically treated fractures to the lateral process of the talus (LPTF) and identify factors influencing the outcome.<h4>Methods</h4>Retrospective study with a current follow-up. Eligible were all patients treated surgically for a LPTF (n = 23) with a minimum follow-up of one year. Demographics, medical history, trauma mechanism, fracture characteristics, concomitant injuries, treatment details, complicati ...[more]

PMID: 31092241

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Clinical outcome and concomitant injuries in operatively treated fractures of the lateral process of the talus.

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Clinical outcome and concomitant injuries in operatively treated fractures of the lateral process of the talus.

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