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I went to the er today and they said i have a fracture in my talus bone and fluid in my ankle. what are the best treatments?
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Rest : The talus is the bone that transfers weight down into your foot, best chance of healing is non-weight bearing.
Answered 3/29/2015
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Depends: If its a closed fracture then immobilization and non weight bearing. If is displaced and can't be reduced then surgery may be needed.
Answered 5/21/2013
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