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Hawkins Classification — Talar Neck

I: no dislocation; II: subtalar dislocation; III: subtalar + tibiotalar; IV: plus talonavicular. AVN risk escalates I→IV; displaced types require urgent reduction and fixation.

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I: no dislocation; II: subtalar dislocation; III: subtalar + tibiotalar; IV: plus talonavicular. AVN risk escalates I→IV; displaced types require urgent reduction and fixation.
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Question 1

What is the AVN rate associated with Hawkins Type II talar neck fractures?

Question 2

In which Hawkins type of talar neck fracture is urgent reduction and fixation most critical?

Question 3

What is the primary blood supply to the talar body that is most at risk in neck fractures?

Question 4

What additional joint involvement characterizes a Hawkins Type III talar neck fracture?

Question 5

What is the mechanism of injury typically associated with talar neck fractures?

Question 6

What is the treatment recommendation for a Hawkins Type I talar neck fracture?

Question 7

Which type of talar neck fracture has the highest risk of avascular necrosis?

Question 8

What is the significance of the Hawkins sign in talar neck fractures?

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a joint disrupted in a Hawkins Type II fracture?

Question 10

What is the main characteristic of a Hawkins Type I talar neck fracture?