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.
Division of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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