Fractures included under this name include compression fractures of the talar neck, fractures of the body, fractures of the posterior process, or fracture dislocation injuries. The talar neck is the most frequently injured site and the talus is the second most injured bone in the foot (calcaneus is first). Proximal avascular necrosis is a potential complication of neck fractures. These fractures were named during the early days of aviation when crashes were more common.
Lateral radiograph of the ankle. This shows a displaced fracture of the talar neck.
Mortise radiograph of the ankle. This better shows the involvement of the fracture.
