Hawkin’s Classification for Talus Fractures : Mnemonic

Mnemonic: NISA 10-50-90-100

Type I – Non-displaced Neck fracture (upto 10% risk of AVN)

• 1 blood vessel damaged (entering talar neck)
• Management: 8 weeks in cast and 4 weeks in CAM cast

Type II – Type I + Inferior (subtalar) subluxation/dislocation (upto 50% risk of AVN)

• 2 blood vessels damaged
• Management: Immediate closed reduction and management as type I

Type III – Type II + Superior (tibiotalar) subluxation/dislocation (90% risk of AVN)

• 3 (all sources) blood vessels damaged
• Management: ORIF using combined anterolateral and anteromedial approach

Type IV – Type III + Anterior (talonavicular) subluxation/dislocation (100% risk of AVN)

• AVN not related to blood supply damage
• Management: As type III

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics

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