Peritalar dislocation without fracture.
The case report of a 28-year-old male who sustained a pure peritalar dislocation, without fracture, is presented. The injury is potentially devastating and seldom seen in clinical practice. In this discussion, the etiology and treatment protocol is reviewed to alert the practitioner for prompt evaluation and treatment.
Marcinko
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Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Vencor Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*