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*Most ankle dislocations are assoc w/ a fracture | *Most ankle dislocations (tibia-talar dislocation) are assoc w/ a fracture | ||
*Posterior dislocation is most common | *Posterior dislocation is most common | ||
**Assoc w/ rupture of tibiofibular ligaments or lateral malleolus fracture | **Assoc w/ rupture of tibiofibular ligaments or lateral malleolus fracture | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 17 February 2012
Background
- Most ankle dislocations (tibia-talar dislocation) are assoc w/ a fracture
- Posterior dislocation is most common
- Assoc w/ rupture of tibiofibular ligaments or lateral malleolus fracture
Management
- Must rule-out neurovascular compromise and conversion to open fracture
- Reduce immediately if vascular compromise or skin tenting is present
Source
- Tintinalli