Prior talar dome contusion

What does "Prior talar dome contusion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "prior talar dome contusion" refers to a previous injury to a specific part of the foot, specifically the talus bone, which is located in the ankle. The term "dome" refers to the rounded top part of this bone. A contusion is a medical term for a bruise, which means there was some sort of blunt force trauma or impact. So, this phrase means that there was a previous bruise or injury to the top part of the talus bone in the ankle.

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