Isolated anterolateral proximal fibular head dislocation.
A 28-year-old woman fell and sustained an isolated anterolateral dislocation of the proximal fibula. This injury generally presents with a characteristic history and associated physical examination and radiographic findings, but the subtle nature of the salient findings contributes to a high degree of misdiagnosis. Emergency physicians should be familiar with this injury because early reduction reduces long-term morbidity.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D013997:Time Factors