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Published on: January 23, 2018
Complete dislocation of the talus: a case report using intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy
Musa Citak1, Dimitrios Koulalis, Jonas Haentjes
1Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. CitakM@hss.edu
Summary
Complete talus dislocation is rare but serious. Intraoperative 3D imaging aids in immediate reduction control, potentially avoiding revision surgeries for these ankle injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Complete talus dislocation is a rare and severe ankle injury involving complete detachment of the talus.
- Such injuries often present with significant soft tissue damage, necessitating prompt surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A case report details the treatment of a 19-year-old male with a complete talus dislocation sustained in a car accident.
- Intraoperative 3D imaging (ISO-C3D fluoroscope) was employed for precise reduction control during emergency surgery.
Findings:
- Three-year follow-up revealed the patient experienced no complaints following the treatment.
- Intraoperative 3D imaging facilitated immediate assessment of reduction accuracy, preventing the need for revision operations.
Implications:
- Intraoperative 3D imaging is crucial for accurate and efficient reduction of complete talus dislocations.
- Minimizing iatrogenic damage and performing thorough debridement are key goals in managing these complex ankle fractures.
