title: Irreducible dislocation of the subtalar joint: a report of two cases.
abstract: Two patients with irreducible lateral dislocation of the subtalar joint are reported. In both patients the injury was closed and associated with a lateral calcaneal fracture. Open reduction confirmed the tendon of tibialis posterior was located around the lateral aspect of the neck of the talus and prevented reduction.
authors.affiliation: Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography