Total Talus Dislocation: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jae Ho CHO
1
;
Jun Ho KIM
;
Seung Hwan HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. osmedic@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Talus;
Dislocation;
Avascular necrosis;
Post-traumatic arthritis
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Dislocations;
Humans;
Male;
Necrosis;
Skin;
Talus
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2011;15(4):247-250
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Talar fracture and total dislocation, each known as one of rare injuries mainly caused by high-energy trauma, tend to cause avascular necrosis, post-traumatic arthritis, non-union, skin necrosis and infection because of weak blood supply. The authors have experienced and reports a total talus dislocation of 16 year old male associated with medial malleoalr fracture, who showed relatively good result by early reduction and operation.
