Lateral subtalar dislocation in a 19-month-old female.
We report a lateral subtalar dislocation in a female 19-month-old after a minor fall. Review of the literature reveals no prior report of this injury in a patient of this age. This case illustrates the importance of thoroughly examining the pediatric patient. When fracture is not diagnosed and a child refuses to use the affected extremity, examination to rule out occult fracture or dislocation must be included.
Dougherty
Christopher P
CP
Missouri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Inc., Farmington, Missouri 63640, USA. dougherty@charterinternet.com
Nebergall
Robert W
RW
Caskey
Paul M
PM
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013380:Subtalar Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*