A talar fracture is a break in the talus bone of your foot. The talus bone is a square, flat bone on top of the calcaneus (heel bone). It connects...

A sudden, forceful sideways bending of your ankle or foot may cause a talar fracture. This may occur because of a fall or a direct blow to the ankl...

1. Pain, tenderness, or swelling 2. Bruising or warm skin 3. Trouble moving your ankle or foot 4. Inability to put weight on your ankle or foot 5....

1. X-ray: You may need more than 1 x-ray to see different parts of your talus bone. 2. CT scan: This test is also called a CAT scan. An x-ray machi...

1. Support devices: Support devices include casts and removable boots. These devices prevent ankle movement and help your talar fracture heal. A su...

1. You can get an infection or bleed more than expected after surgery. Your ankle may not look like it did before your injury. Your symptoms may no...

1. You have a fever. 2. You have new blood stains or a bad smell coming from under your cast. 3. You have increased pain or swelling, even after tr...

1. Blood soaks through your bandage. 2. You have severe pain. 3. Your cast breaks or gets damaged. 4. Your toes are numb, swollen, cold, or pale. 5...