Abstract

Lateral Subtalar Dislocation of the Foot: A case report

Highlights

  • Subtalar dislocation is the simultaneous dislocation of the distal articulations of the talus at both the talocalcaneal and talonavicular joints

  • Subtalar dislocations are rarely found in routine orthopedic practice

  • We present a case of an adult with lateral subtalar dislocation following a fall

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Lateral Subtalar Dislocation of the Foot: A case report by J. Subtalar dislocation is the simultaneous dislocation of the distal articulations of the talus at both the talocalcaneal and talonavicular joints. Less common presentations are lateral, anterior and posterior dislocations These dislocations are associated with osteochondral fractures. We report a case of lateral subtalar dislocation without osteochondral fracture fragments in a 30-yearold man. 2 Head Professor, Department of Orthopedics, St. Stephens Hospital, Tiz. Medial dislocation has been referred to as an “acquired clubfoot”, while the lateral injury is described as an “acquired flatfoot”. We present a case of an adult with lateral subtalar dislocation following a fall

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