[Ankle dislocation without osseous lesions].

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Trauma Surgery
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• Ankle joint distortions are common in emergency departments, affecting 7-10% of patients.
• Dislocations of the upper ankle joint without fracture are exceptionally rare in medical literature.
• A significant percentage (33-50%) of ankle dislocations involve open injuries with associated fractures of the tibia, fibula, or talus.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a case of a posteromedial first-degree open dislocation of the upper ankle joint without fracture.
• To document the clinical course, treatment, and 12-month outcomes of this rare injury.
• To contribute to the literature, particularly the German-language medical records, by reporting this unique pathology.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing a specific patient's injury.
• Review of the patient's treatment and rehabilitation process.
• Follow-up assessment of the patient's condition 12 months post-trauma.

Main Results:

• The patient experienced a posteromedial first-degree open dislocation of the upper ankle joint without associated fracture.
• The report outlines the management strategy employed for this specific injury.
• Twelve-month follow-up data on the patient's recovery and functional outcome are presented.

Conclusions:

• Posteromedial first-degree open upper ankle joint dislocation without fracture is an exceedingly rare injury.
• This case underscores the importance of thorough clinical evaluation in diagnosing unusual ankle trauma.
• Further case reports may elucidate optimal management strategies for such rare presentations.