Burston et al reported criteria for outcome following repair of a total dislocation of the talus. This incorporates the criteria of Miller et al for a full range of motion (ROM).
Patient selection: total dislocation of the talus
Range of Motion (ROM)
Outcome
same as contraleral, uninjured ankle
good
"normal"
good
no ROM
poor
neither good nor poor
fair
Motion
Degrees
dorsiflexion
>= 25°
plantarflexion
>= 35°
rotation
>= 5°
Other factors to consider in judging outcome:
(1) pain
(2) walking ability
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