How long does it take to heal a talus fracture?
Recovery. The recovery from a talus fracture can be lengthy because until the bone is healed, you cannot place weight on your foot. Therefore, most talus fractures require a minimum of six to 12 weeks of protection from weight-bearing. 8 In more significant injuries, the time may be longer.
How do you treat a fractured talus bone?
Immediate first aid treatment for a talus fracture, as with any painful ankle injury, is to apply a well-padded splint around the back of the foot and leg to immobilize and protect the limb. The splint should extend from the toe to the upper calf.
Is it hard to break your talus bone?
Talus fractures are a difficult injury. Some people experience continued pain, stiffness, and swelling even after their bones heal.
Why does my talus bone hurt when I walk?
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (OLT) A sudden injury like a sprain can damage cartilage on your talus (heel bone) or cause fractures, blisters or sores in the bone underneath. You might notice a catch in your ankle, or it could lock up or still hurt months after a treated injury, which could be an OLT.
What causes the talus bone to hurt?
Causes and Risk Factors Most talus injuries are due to car accidents. Fewer are due to falls from high places. These injuries often also involve lower back injuries. More and more talar fractures are due to snowboarding, which uses a soft boot that isn’t rigid enough to prevent ankle injuries.
Why does the outside of my ankle hurt?
Ankle sprains are the most common cause of outer ankle pain. An ankle sprain will stretch or tear ligaments. Without proper healing the ligaments and tissues remain weak, resulting in ongoing instability and more ankle sprains.
Should I keep walking with ankle pain?
Walking on a sprained ankle is not advised. After a sprain occurs, it needs time to heal before weight-bearing. Walking or weight bearing too soon may slow healing or cause further damage.
Why do the outside of my ankles hurt when I walk?
The most common causes include injury, arthritis and normal wear and tear. Depending on the cause, you may feel pain or stiffness anywhere around the ankle. Your ankle may also swell, and you may not be able to put any weight on it. Usually, ankle pain gets better with rest, ice and over-the-counter pain medications.