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[Subtalar dislocation].

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¹Stiftung Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland. Joern.Bengt.Seeger@ok.uni-heidelberg.de

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Subtalar dislocations are rare foot injuries. Early functional therapy after reduction can yield good clinical results, challenging traditional prolonged immobilization methods.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Traumatology
Podiatric Medicine

Background:

Subtalar dislocations are infrequent foot injuries, with medial dislocations being more common than lateral ones.
The typical mechanism involves forefoot trauma in plantar flexion and supination with a stabilized hindfoot.

Observation:

Immediate closed reduction under anesthesia is the primary treatment goal for subtalar dislocations.
If closed reduction fails, open reduction in the operating room is indicated.
Post-reduction imaging (X-rays, CT scans) is crucial to detect associated injuries, such as talar head or processus posterior tali fractures, which may require surgical intervention.

Findings:

While literature suggests 6 weeks of immobilization, this case demonstrates successful outcomes with early functional therapy.
The presented case utilized a 2-week cast followed by 4 weeks in a therapy boot, achieving good clinical results.

Implications:

Early functional rehabilitation may be a viable alternative to prolonged casting for subtalar dislocations.
This approach could potentially lead to faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
Further research is warranted to validate the efficacy of early functional therapy in managing subtalar dislocations.