Open Posterior Ankle Dislocation without Fracture and Its Management: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Open ankle dislocation without associated fractures is one of the rare orthopedic injuries. Early reduction and stabilization is required to prevent neurovascular damage and further complications. We present a case of 22-year-old male, who sustained injury to his right ankle after fall from height. On examination and X-ray evaluation, he had posterior open left ankle dislocation without any malleolar fractures. We managed with debridement, reduction of dislocation, and ankle stabilization by using ankle spanning external fixator. After the removal of the fixator, the patient is having painless ankle range of motions and bearing weight with no difficulty. Although open ankle dislocations without fracture are rare injuries but early intervention is essential to prevent the complications, to salvage the foot and to get better functional outcome. Open ankle dislocation without fracture is rare entity; early reduction of dislocation with ankle stabilization and proper wound management helps in getting better functional outcome. Faisal M, Kantharaju H, Sakharkar N, et al. Open Posterior Ankle Dislocation without Fracture and Its Management: A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia Pacific) 2021;8(1):36–38.