Failure of Reduction for Ankle Fracture-Dislocation Caused by Tibialis Posterior Tendon Interposition: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.4.217
- Author:
Dong Jun HA
1
;
Heui Chul GWAK
;
Dong Woo JEONG
;
Sang Myung ROH
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ortho1@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ankle fracture;
Tibialis posterior tendon;
Arthroscopy;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Ankle Fractures;
Ankle*;
Arthroscopy;
Ligaments;
Muscles;
Tendon Injuries;
Tendons*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2014;18(4):217-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Fracture and fracture-dislocation of the ankle may be caused by a variety of mechanisms. In addition to the fracture, injury of soft tissue such as ligaments, tendons, nerves, and muscles may occur. Among these, tibialis posterior tendon injury is difficult to identify due to swelling and pain at the fracture site. There is no clear finding in radiological examination, therefore, it is found during surgery. In this case, irreducible fracture-dislocation of the ankle due to tibialis posterior tendon interposition was observed after the primary operation. The authors obtained satisfactory results in performance of a secondary operation assisted with arthroscopy.
