[Traumatic dislocation of superior tibiofibular joint].

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Traumatology
• Sports medicine

Background:

• Traumatic dislocation of the superior tibiofibular joint is a rare injury.
• Diagnosis can be challenging, leading to delayed treatment.
• Understanding its characteristics is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the clinical characteristics of traumatic superior tibiofibular joint dislocations.
• To evaluate the diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes.
• To emphasize the importance of timely surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective study of 12 patients (2000-2010) with acute traumatic superior tibiofibular joint dislocation.
• Classification based on Ogden criteria.
• Treatment included conservative (1 case) and surgical (11 cases) approaches.
• Outcomes assessed using Lysholm scoring and clinical examination.

Main Results:

• The majority of dislocations were anterolateral (8 cases).
• Surgical treatment yielded excellent results in 11 patients, with good results in 1.
• Patients experienced significant functional recovery and pain relief, with no radiographic evidence of dislocation post-treatment.

Conclusions:

• Traumatic dislocation of the superior tibiofibular joint is frequently misdiagnosed.
• Surgical treatment is the primary and most effective method.
• The prognosis following appropriate surgical management is favorable.