Figure 1
Right Ankle AP and Lateral.
Lateral view of the right ankle shows a well defined lucent line traversing the neck of the talus in the coronal plane. No significant swelling / joint effusion is seen.
Talus Partitus
SectionMusculoskeletal system
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsDr Steven Colley , Miss Tracy Robson
Connected authors
34 years, male
Clinical History
A 34 year old man attended Accident & Emergency, with a 12 month history of ankle discomfort.
Imaging Findings
A 34 year old man presented with a 12 month history of right ankle discomfort. No significant history of injury had occurred over the last 12 months, with no recent episodes of trauma. On
examination, mild generalised ankle pain was noted. No specific point tenderness or ankle swelling was noted. Plain radiographs of the right ankle were obtained.
Discussion
Talus Partitus is an uncommon anomaly of the ankle joint, in which the talus is separated into atleast two parts by a well defined lucent line. Talus partitus is a normal variant, and should not be
mistaken for a fracture. Reports in the literature are sparse, but it appears that the condition can be associated with chronic ankle discomfort.
Differential Diagnosis List
Talus Partitus
Final Diagnosis
Talus Partitus
References
[1] Talus partitus. A Case Report. Schreiber A, Differding P, Zollinger H. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1985 May; 67(3) : 430 - 431. (PMID: 3997955)
Case information
| URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/4019 |
| DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.4019 |
| ISSN: | 1563-4086 |
Figure 2
Right Ankle (Magnified Lateral View)
Lateral view of right ankle (magnified) demonstrates well defined lucency separating the talus in two parts.
Right Ankle AP and Lateral.
Lateral view of the right ankle shows a well defined lucent line traversing the neck of the talus in the coronal plane. No significant swelling / joint effusion is seen.
Right Ankle (Magnified Lateral View)
Lateral view of right ankle (magnified) demonstrates well defined lucency separating the talus in two parts.