Hawkins Classification — Talar Neck
I: no dislocation; II: subtalar dislocation; III: subtalar + tibiotalar; IV: plus talonavicular. AVN risk escalates I→IV; displaced types require urgent reduction and fixation.
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10What is the main characteristic of a Hawkins Type I talar neck fracture?
mcqWhat is the AVN rate associated with Hawkins Type II talar neck fractures?
mcqIn which Hawkins type of talar neck fracture is urgent reduction and fixation most critical?
mcqWhat is the primary blood supply to the talar body that is most at risk in neck fractures?
mcqWhat additional joint involvement characterizes a Hawkins Type III talar neck fracture?
mcqWhat is the mechanism of injury typically associated with talar neck fractures?
mcqWhat is the treatment recommendation for a Hawkins Type I talar neck fracture?
mcqWhich type of talar neck fracture has the highest risk of avascular necrosis?
mcqWhat is the significance of the Hawkins sign in talar neck fractures?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a joint disrupted in a Hawkins Type II fracture?