Anterior ankle dislocation with associated trigonal process fracture. A case report and literature review

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1992 May:(278):171-6.

Abstract

Anterior ankle dislocations without concomitant malleolar fractures are rare injuries. Review of the English-language literature disclosed only three previously reported cases. A 21-year-old man sustained an isolated anterior ankle dislocation with an associated fracture of the trigonal process, which was reduced without difficulty. At follow-up examination 33 months later, the patient's major complaint was chronic, posttraumatic peroneal tendon dislocation. The proposed mechanism of injury suggested in this case is forced plantar flexion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Injuries / therapy*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy*
  • Male
  • Radiography