An unusual simultaneous split fracture of the fibula and talar body: a report and review of literature

Talar body fractures occur uncommonly accounting for less than 1% of all fractures. Simultaneous fractures of the ankle and the talar body are rare and the reported incidence in the literature is less than 1% of the ankle fractures. Talar body fractures are potentially devastating injuries which if treated improperly results in long-term ankle disability. We report a case of an unusual combination of split fibular fracture and talar body fracture in a healthy young adult requiring extensive soft tissue reconstruction and internal fixation. This exceptional case highlights the importance of proper radiological investigation, appropriate careful pre-operative planning and timely intervention of an uncommon and potentially complicated injury of the ankle that resulted in a satisfactory outcome.