Open Talar Body Fracture With Dislocation of the Ankle and Subtalar Joint Accompanying Acute Rupture of the Peroneal Tendons in an Elite Female Gymnast: A Case Report.

CASE: A 20-year-old elite female gymnast injured her right ankle on landing during a vaulting attempt. Diagnosis revealed an open fracture of the talar body, prompting referral to our center after wound flushing and closure. Peroneal tendon and lateral ligament ruptures were observed during surgery, necessitating one-stage repair. The patient successfully resumed competitive gymnastics 9 months postoperatively.

CONCLUSION

This case underscores the importance of preventing muscle atrophy and contracture of ankle and hindfoot motion in athletes during the extended postoperative period of talar unloading.