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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2026

Salvage treatment of traumatic total talar loss: a case report on the eventual application of 3D printing technology.

Siyu Zhou, Jingyi Liang, Jianye Hou, Lihui Xu, Qiushi Liang, Xiyue Chang, Jie Liu, Feng Tian, Wan'an Xiao

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Siyu Zhou *Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6243-1872
Jingyi Liang *Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-8006-052X
Jianye HouDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5929-0640
Lihui XuDepartment of Stomatology, Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, China.
Qiushi LiangDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
Xiyue ChangDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
Jie LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
Feng TianDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
Wan'an XiaoDepartment of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China. waxiao@cmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-1371-8058

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Abstract

backgroundTraumatic total talar loss is a rare and challenging condition commonly associated with talus extrusion and dislocation. Currently, clear treatment guidelines are lacking for massive talar defects. We report a case of a comminuted, open fracture with a bone defect. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 26-year-old woman who was admitted after a car accident. After the talar reimplantation and foot drop correction, a 3D-printed porous titanium spacer was utilized to fill the bone void created by resorption-induced talar collapse. After four years of follow-up, the patient achieved pain-free ambulation and an American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score of 82.

conclusionsWe report the first case applying 3D printing technology to treat traumatic total talar loss. The complexity of the injury and the innovative nature of the treatment method provide new insights for managing traumatic total talar loss and highlight the importance of personalized 3D printing for bone defect cases.

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Fractures, ComminutedFractures, OpenPrinting, Three-DimensionalTalusAccidents, TrafficAdultFemaleHumansTreatment Outcome3D printing technologyNegative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)Porous titanium alloyTibiotalocalcaneal (TTC)Traumatic total talar loss

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PMCPMC13495514

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