Iatrogenic Talar Avascular Necrosis Secondary to Lateral Ligament Reconstruction Suture Anchor Placement requiring Total Talar Replacement

JOURNAL TITLE: The Duke Orthopaedic Journal

Author
1. Evan M Guerrero
2. Sawley A Wilde
3. Selene G Parekh
ISSN
2231-5055
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1086
Volume
8
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
    1. Department of General Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
  • Article keywords
    Avascular necrosis, Lateral ligament reconstruction, Talus, Total talus.

    Abstract

    Lateral ankle instability is a common sequela of ankle sprains. Surgical treatment may be required if nonoperative treatment fails, and the modified Broström procedure is considered the gold standard. Many techniques have been described, with a suture anchor in the lateral malleolus commonly utilized. More recently, suture implants with surgical tape have been introduced. These are proposed to provide immediate stability, allowing more aggressive rehabilitation. However, they require a 3.4 mm drill hole in the talus, along with the 2.7 mm drill hole in the fibula. We present a case of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus after utilization of this suture tape construct, requiring total talus replacement.

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