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Ankle dislocation without fracture in a young athlete

J Larsen1, J Burzotta, V Brunetti

  • 1Department of Podiatric Surgery, VA Medical Center, Northport, NY, USA.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This case report details an extremely rare ankle dislocation without fractures in a basketball player. Such isolated injuries are uncommon, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis in sports-related trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Ankle dislocations are often associated with fractures of the foot, ankle, or leg.
  • High-energy trauma typically causes complex injuries involving multiple bony structures.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old male athlete experienced an isolated ankle dislocation while playing basketball.
  • Radiographic evaluation revealed no concurrent fractures of the tibia, fibula, or foot bones.

Findings:

  • Literature review confirms that ankle dislocations without associated fractures are exceedingly rare.
  • This case represents a unique presentation of severe ligamentous injury without osseous compromise.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering severe ligamentous injuries even in the absence of fractures.

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  • May prompt a re-evaluation of injury classification and management protocols for isolated ankle dislocations.
  • Emphasizes the potential for significant joint instability from non-fracture dislocations in athletes.