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Talar Neck Fractures
Have a high rate of avascular necrosis (AVN), nonunion, and arthritis. Almost all require ORIF
- Hawkins 1:
- 0- 13% AVN rate
- non-displaced fracture
- Hawkins 2:
- 20- 50% AVN rate
- Displaced fracture with subluxation or dislocation of the posterior facet of the subtler joint. Subtalar joint usually dislocated posteriory
- Hawkins 3:
- 20-100% AVN rate
- Displaced fracture of the talar neck with dislocation of the body of the talus from both the subtalar joint and the ankle joint
