Total talar replacement for metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma of the talus: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Talar metastases from malignant tumors are rare and poorly documented. Treatment requires gradual relief of pain and preservation of function, with a choice between palliative measures and surgery. This case indicates that total talar replacement is an effective intervention for localized talar metastases and highlights the importance of early intervention. A 48‐year‐old man was diagnosed with a pathologic talar fracture due to talar metastases was observed after 8 years of chemotherapy following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Despite radiotherapy, the patient's activities of daily living (ADLs) deteriorated due to pain on walking, prompting a request for surgical intervention. Total talar replacement was performed, allowing the patient to begin full weight‐bearing ambulation 2 weeks post‐operatively. Total talar replacement appears to be an effective treatment for localized talar metastases and should be performed as early as possible.

Keywords

• case report
• metastatic bone tumor
• pulmonary adenocarcinoma
• talar replacement
• talus