Lateral ankle dislocation without fracture.
Ankle fracture dislocations are a common entity in orthopaedic practice and their treatment is well documented. Dislocations of other joints are usually treated by closed reduction with a brief period of immobilization. This ankle dislocation without fracture is a rare injury which was treated similarly to other joint dislocations. An intact bony construct of an ankle following dislocation allows for subsequent joint stability when soft tissues have healed.
Wehner
J
J
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60521.
Lorenz
M
M
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male