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Isolated anterolateral proximal fibular head dislocation.

J N Love1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|June 1, 1992
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Anterolateral proximal fibula dislocation is often misdiagnosed due to subtle findings. Early diagnosis and reduction by emergency physicians can prevent long-term morbidity from this specific lower leg injury.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Proximal fibula dislocation is an uncommon injury.
  • Anterolateral dislocation is a specific type of proximal fibula injury.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old woman presented with an isolated anterolateral proximal fibula dislocation after a fall.
  • The injury's subtle clinical and radiographic findings contribute to frequent misdiagnosis.

Findings:

  • This injury often presents with characteristic, yet subtle, historical and physical examination findings.
  • Radiographic evidence can be easily overlooked, leading to diagnostic delays.

Implications:

  • Emergency physicians must be aware of this injury pattern to ensure timely diagnosis.

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  • Early reduction of proximal fibula dislocations can significantly decrease long-term patient morbidity.