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Lateral ankle dislocation without fracture.

J Wehner1, M Lorenz

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60521.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|January 1, 1990
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This study details a rare ankle dislocation without fracture, treated like other joint dislocations. Successful treatment relies on soft tissue healing for stability, even with an intact bony structure.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Ankle fracture dislocations are common and well-treated.
  • Dislocations of other joints typically involve closed reduction and short immobilization.
  • Ankle dislocations without associated fractures are rare injuries.

Observation:

  • This rare case of ankle dislocation without fracture was managed using principles similar to other joint dislocations.
  • The treatment involved closed reduction and a brief period of immobilization.

Findings:

  • An intact bony structure of the ankle is crucial for joint stability post-dislocation.
  • Successful soft tissue healing is essential for achieving long-term joint stability.

Implications:

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  • This approach suggests that ankle dislocations without fractures can be effectively treated non-operatively.
  • Preserving the bony anatomy is key to successful outcomes in these rare injuries.
  • Further research may explore long-term outcomes and optimal rehabilitation protocols.