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The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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$Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus$

Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Published on: January 23, 2018

[Complete anterolateral dislocation of the talus].

M Montag¹, K Kabir, A Kovacs

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127 Bonn, Deutschland. mareen.montag@ukb.uni-bonn.de

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|October 23, 2008

Summary

Immediate closed reduction of talar dislocation in a young woman resulted in an excellent recovery. This treatment approach facilitated a nearly free range of motion and prevented long-term complications like osteoarthritis.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology
Sports Medicine

Background:

Anterolateral talar dislocation is a severe ankle injury often resulting from high-energy trauma.
Prompt and accurate reduction is crucial for optimal functional outcomes and preventing complications.

Observation:

A 22-year-old female sustained an anterolateral talar dislocation during a horse-riding incident.
The patient underwent immediate closed reduction followed by 12 weeks of immobilization with partial weight-bearing.

Findings:

At nine months post-injury, the patient exhibited a near-complete range of ankle motion (10-0-30 degrees) without pain.
Radiological evaluation revealed no signs of talar osteonecrosis or post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Implications:

Immediate closed reduction is an effective treatment for anterolateral talar dislocations.
Early intervention can lead to excellent functional recovery and mitigate the risk of chronic ankle pathology.
This case highlights the importance of timely management in severe ankle trauma.