Computed Tomography
- Should be considered if there is ongoing suspicion of a fracture despite a negative radiograph.
- May be useful with chronic post-traumatic residual ankle pain in the presence of normal plain x-rays. 5
- Fractures of the lateral process of the talus are negative with up to 40% of plain radiographs. They are most common in snowboarders and should be suspected when there is a history of inversion with dorsiflexion, together with tenderness over the lateral aspect of the talus. 6
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