title: An isolated proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation in a young male playing soccer: a case report.
abstract: Isolated dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is a rare injury. We present a 23-year-old caucasian man who sustained a traumatic anterolateral dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. There is no consenus on definitive management, and we review the different published treatment and rehabilitation regimens for this injury. Our patient was successfully treated by open reduction and temporary Kirschner-wire fixation. The authors recommend their structured rehabilitation process involved using cast brace immobilization as allows for excellent soft tissue healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Altnagelvin Area Hospital 700 Glenshane Road, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 6SB UK. nei1burke@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Neil G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Neville W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Thompson