Closed posteromedial dislocation of the tibiotalar joint without fracture or diastasis: a case report.
Tibiotalar dislocation without fracture is an unusual injury. Seventy-three cases have been reported in the literature. Closed posteromedial dislocation of the tibiotalar joint without fracture or diastasis is a very rare phenomenon. Eight cases have been reported. A case of this unique injury is presented, along with a literature review of purely ligamentous ankle dislocations. The proposed mechanism and classification of these injuries are summarized.
Soyer
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia 23708.
Nestor
B J
BJ
Friedman
S J
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D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries*; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries*