@article{ref1,
title="A complex fracture of the talus following a rugby union line-out",
journal="Journal of science and medicine in sport",
year="2006",
author="Patton, M. S. and Johnstone, A. J. and Smith, F. W.",
volume="9",
number="1-2",
pages="185-189",
abstract="Fractures of the talus are frequently difficult to treat. The vulnerable blood supply and abundant articular surfaces may lead to long-term problems with avascular necrosis and osteoarthritis. A case of a complex injury to the talus occurring in a rugby union player during a line-out is presented. The laws relating to line-out play disallow &quot;lifting&quot; and &quot;levering&quot; in the line out, but in reality allow &quot;supporting&quot; of the jumper on his shorts, once he has jumped. A further law insists on &quot;lowering&quot; of the supported jumper to the ground as soon as the ball has been won. This unusual injury to the talus clearly demonstrates the potential dangers of the line-out and the necessity that the laws of the game must be strictly adhered to, in order to ensure the safety of the line-out jumper.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1440-2440",
doi="10.1016/j.jsams.2006.03.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2006.03.008"
}