Objective:To explore the application of the spiral computerized tomography (CT) image three-dimensional(3D ) reconstruction technique associated with the conventional radiography in the diagnosis and treatment of severe talar neck fracture. Methods:Using the multi-slice spiral CT image 3D reconstruction technique,we analysed 11 cases of talar neck fracture.The fractures were reduced and fixed through a minimal incision and internal fixation with titanium cannulated lag screws. Results:In the 11 cases,the results of CT image 3D reconstruction were in concordance with plain radiograph in 6 case of Hawkins type H.And the remaining 5 cases of Hawkins types Ⅲ and Ⅳ could not be classified exactly only by radiographs,one of whom was misdiagnosed.After using the CT image 3D reconstruction,the 5 cases were classified exactly before osteosynthesis.The classifications of these 11 cases were confirmed finally by surgical findings.The duration of operation were 45-140 min,averaging 81min (including the duration of C-arm fluoroscopy).X-ray exposure time was 6-58 seconds,averaging 22 seconds.The blood loss was less than 100 ml.The fracture union was achieved in 3 months. No nonunion, talus avascular necrosis or joint surface collapse occurred.Postoperative follow-up was from 1 to 25 months.According to Hawkins score,excellent result was found in 6 type Ⅱ cases and 1type Ⅲ case;good result in 1 type Ⅲ case with both medial and lateral malleolar fracture,1 type Ⅲ with medial malleolus fractures and 1 open type Ⅲ;fair result in 1 open type Ⅳ with lateral malleolus fracture. Conclusions:By using the multi-slice spiral CT image 3D reconstruction associated with radiography to diagnose and treat severe talar neck fractures,the accuracy of diagnosis can be improved obviously. Based on this technique,more consummate operational plan can be designed and performed so as to achieve a better therapeutic effect.