Ankle dislocation

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