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Upward tibiotalar dislocation without fracture: A case report.

M Alami¹, R Bassir, M Mahfoud

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco. mmedalami@gmail.com

Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland)

|September 14, 2010

Summary

Pure tibiotalar dislocations, rare injuries without fractures, can be successfully treated with immediate closed reduction and ligament repair. This case highlights excellent functional outcomes after surgical intervention and immobilization.

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Background:

Pure tibiotalar dislocations without associated fracture are exceptionally uncommon injuries.
These injuries pose diagnostic and management challenges due to their rarity.

Observation:

A case of a closed tibiotalar dislocation without fracture was reported.
The dislocation involved proximal ascension of the talus, presenting an unusual mechanism.

Findings:

Immediate closed reduction was successfully performed.
Surgical repair of the disrupted medial ligament and syndesmosis stabilization with one screw were conducted.
The affected limb was immobilized for six weeks.

Implications:

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This case demonstrates that prompt surgical intervention can lead to excellent functional recovery in rare tibiotalar dislocations.

Early management is crucial for optimal patient outcomes in complex ankle trauma.