title: Simultaneous bilateral fracture dislocation of the talus: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Fracture - dislocations of the talus are typically due to high energy injuries. Displaced fracture - dislocations of the talus have poor outcomes in general and complications are common. Although talar fracture is common and comprises the second most common tarsal fracture, bilateral fracture - dislocations of the talus are rare. Not many reports regarding the subject can be found in the literature.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a patient with bilateral fracture - dislocations of the talus treated by open reduction and internal fixation. This patient was a 25 year-old man who sustained bilateral fracture - dislocation of the talus due to a motor vehicle accident.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Bilateral talar fracture - dislocation is rare. The surgical approach discussed together with the pathomechanics of this injury can yield good short term results.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Hosein
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Taraz-Jamshidi
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Omid
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Shapari
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shiravani
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Saeed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moalemi
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Birjandinejad
keywords: Dislocation; Fracture Fixation, Internal; Talus