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Talus bone fracture

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whizjoe
whizjoe

Hi everyone! I have a question because I cannot find definite answer from internet. Does undisplaced talus body fracture heals with a cast for 10-12 weeks of non-weight bearing. What causes avascular necrosis. I am in a cast now at 6th week. I cannot do anything except waiting. I have not had any surgery. Doctor said it will heal in a cast. Can I walk again or damaged bone collapse. plz help.

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  • alison42577
    alison42577 whizjoe

    Posted

    Hi whizJoe,

    Avascular necrosis is when the blood supply is cut off from the bone which causes the bone to die and in my case collapse.

    I had fusion in January, one plate and 5 screws.

    All going well except I've fracture to 5th metartasal.

    I know it's a hard slog, I'm 7 weeks in plaster, and lots of patience needed.

    Hope all goes well for you.

    Alison.

  • Razz4taz
    Razz4taz whizjoe

    Posted

    I've been in the same boat since the end of February. (4 months!) Worse is the electro cords catching

    on everything . It stays on 100% of the time except showers. First it was the boot, a month later a bone stimulator to help promote protein to heal the bone. I was diagnosed with osteonecrosis of the talus. Part of the bone is dead. Last month got an X-ray nothing has progressed. As they say is a good thing. I get X-ray in 2 weeks. Then an MRI. Even after that I have to wear the bone stimulator & boot another month after that. Then after that I have no clue. I am nervous about that part.. This boot might be a permanent fixture in my life. Keep doing what you're doing. If it breaks worse or shatters I was informed I would lose my foot. My doctor still wants me to be using a walker or a scooter thing you push with your other foot. I'm being bull headed. I'm 41 I don't need one. But if no improvement I might not have a choice. I feel for you. Cuz they don't say nothing. I'm apologize for not being able to help. I just wanted you to know I understand all the frustration. Sorry about the novel

    • whizjoe
      whizjoe Razz4taz

      Posted

      Is your fracture talus body non displaced and one lined? why did occur osteonecrosis which part of your bone?

      My doctor said it will heal well.

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