Osteoblastoma of the talus is a rare and challenging pathology both to diagnose and treat successfully. Treatment of an inadequate osteoblastoma resection is usually a wide resection, however, achieving the desired margins in the foot and ankle bones can lead to complications such as fractures or joint loss. We present a case of an incomplete talar neck Osteoblastoma resection and a novel technique that was followed for 3 years after surgery.
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