Irreducible Anterior Subluxation of the Ankle Joint Caused by Os Trigonum and Transverse Ligament: A Case Report
10.5763/kjsm.2021.39.3.127
- Author:
Min Gyu KYUNG
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Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Yangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine
2021;39(3):127-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Ankle joint is a stable mortise structure, therefore pure ankle dislocation without ankle fracture is rare. Several adjacent anatomical structures have been reported as a cause of irreducible ankle dislocation. Author report a case of successful treatment of irreducible anterior subluxation of the ankle joint due to os trigonum and transverse ligament by closed reduction under anesthesia, and a review of the literature as well.
