Abstract
Background: Open tibiotalar joint dislocation associated with medial malleolus and distal fibular fracture without neurovascular damage are rarely reported. Case presentation : This study present a case of 55-year-old female with open tibiotalar joint dislocation associated with medial malleolus and distal fibular fracture without neurovascular injury treated with emergent debridement, open reduction, and internal fixation. Results: Six months follow-up showed complete bone and soft tissue healing with excellent functional outcome. Conclusion: Emergent debridement, open reduction, and internal fixation is needed to treat tibiotalar joint dislocation associated with medial malleolus and distal fibular fracture. Keyword s : high energy injury, ankle joint, fracture dislocation Correspondence: Asep Santoso. Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: asepsantoso@gmail.com. Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2020), 05(03): 259-264 https://doi.org/10.26911/theijmed.2020.05.03.12
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