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International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences 2022; 8(2): 331-333
E-ISSN: 2395-1958
P-ISSN: 2706-6630
IJOS 2022; 8(2): 331-333
© 2022 IJOS
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Received: 21-02-2022
Accepted: 06-04-2022
Dr. Pallav Sandip Mehta
3rd Year Resident Doctor,
Department of Orthopaedics,
C.U. Shah Medical College and
Hospital, Saurashtra University,
Gujarat, India
Dr. Kabir Desai
Senior Resident, Department of
Orthopaedics, C.U. Shah Medical
College and Hospital, Saurashtra
University, Gujarat, India
Dr. Shreyas Gandhi
Professor, Department of
Orthopaedics, C.U. Shah Medical
College and Hospital, Saurashtra
University, Gujarat, India
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Pallav Sandip Mehta
3rd Year Resident Doctor,
Department of Orthopaedics,
C.U. Shah Medical College and
Hospital, Saurashtra University,
Gujarat, India
A case report of lateral subtalar dislocation
Dr. Pallav Sandip Mehta, Dr. Kabir Desai and Dr. Shreyas Gandhi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2022.v8.i2e.3159
Abstract
Introduction: Subtalar or peritalar dislocation is defined as simultaneous dislocation of talocalcaneal and
talonavicular joint. Most injuries are caused by moderate to high energy trauma including motor vehicle
accidents and falls from height. This case is operated for lateral subtalar dislocation treated with open
reduction.
Case: A 35 year old male patient came to Emergency Department of C U Shah Medical College And
Hospital, Surendranagar with complaints of pain and tenderness over left ankle after history of road
traffic accident between patient and bike. On clinical examination, it revealed tenderness and eversion
deformity of the foot. Dorsalis pedis and Posterior Tibial pulses were intact. Sensation in the foot was
preserved.
Conclusion: Subtalar dislocations are rare but serious injuries of the talus this injury is usually due to
high energy trauma. Early diagnosis and urgent reduction are the prerequisites for a satisfactory
functional outcome. The prognosis is generally good, although long-term monitoring is required to
combat the appearance of subtalar arthrosis.
Keywords: Subtalar dislocation, talocalcaneal joint, talonavicular joint, arthrosis
Introduction
Subtalar or peritalar dislocation is defined as simultaneous dislocation of talocalcaneal and
talonavicular joint. Most injuries are caused by moderate to high energy trauma including
motor vehicle accidents and falls from height. Subtalar dislocations without associated fracture
are rare because of the inherent instability of these types of injuries. Subtalar dislocation
occurs most commonly in the medial direction followed by lateral, posterior and anterior
directions.
Case: A 35-year-old male patient came to Emergency Department of C U Shah Medical
College And Hospital, Surendranagar with complaints of pain and tenderness over left ankle
after history of road traffic accident between patient and bike. On clinical examination, it
revealed tenderness and eversion deformity of the foot. Dorsalis pedis and Posterior Tibial
pulses were intact. Sensation in the foot was preserved.
Fig 1 and 2: Demonstrating swelling over left ankle