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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Podiatry

Background:

Medial subtalar dislocation, commonly termed 'basketball foot', is often misdiagnosed as an ankle fracture.
Prolonged immobilization beyond three weeks can negatively impact subtalar joint mobility.
Reduced joint range of motion hinders athletes' ability to return to sports activities.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical importance of short-term immobilization for medial subtalar dislocation.
To emphasize the benefits of early rehabilitation in managing this sports injury.
To discuss a case report involving a basketball player with medial subtalar dislocation.

Main Methods:

Review of a case involving a 21-year-old basketball player diagnosed with medial subtalar dislocation.
Discussion of treatment protocols focusing on plaster immobilization duration.
Emphasis on incorporating early rehabilitation and active toe motion exercises during immobilization.

Main Results:

Short-term immobilization (≤3 weeks) is recommended to preserve subtalar joint range of motion.
Encouraging toe movement within the cast helps prevent tendon adhesions.
Timely rehabilitation facilitates a quicker return to sports for affected athletes.

Conclusions:

Optimal management of medial subtalar dislocation involves limiting immobilization to under three weeks.
Early rehabilitation and active exercises are key components for successful recovery and return to play.
This approach minimizes the risk of long-term joint stiffness and functional deficits in athletes.