title: Anterolateral dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint: case report and literature review.
abstract: 1. Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is a rare injury, probably less than 1% of all knee injuries. It is seen more frequently in athletes such as soccer players, ballet dancers, and equestrian jumpers. 2. Proximal tibiofibular dislocations are classified into four types: Type I, subluxations; Type II, anterolateral (the most common); Type III, posteromedial; and Type IV, superior. 3. Open reduction is preferred for acute instability or inability to achieve a closed reduction. Chronic instability may result in degeneration of the joint surfaces and is best treated by fibular head resection.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Woods
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging