The importance of early diagnosis in the management of proximal tibiofibular dislocation: a 9- and 5-year follow-up of a bilateral case.
Unilateral fibula head dislocation is an uncommon injury. Ogden in 1974 reviewed the literature and detected 108 cases [J. Bone Joint Surg. 56(A) (1974) 145-154]. There since have been few reported cases. Bilateral fibula head dislocation only has been reported once [Rheumatol. Int. 5(1) (1984) 45-47]. We report a patient who had developed bilateral fibula head dislocations, each side independently over a 5-year period. We emphasise the rarity of the injury, the necessity of prompt recognition and reduction, and the uncertainty for best management of this injury.
Aladin
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Division of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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Szypryt
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors