CLOSED TALAR DISLOCATION – A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Background. A case report of closed complete talar
dislocation and its treatment is presented. At the operative reduction
of the talus some connective tissue was observed bridging
the talar caput with the surrounding structures. Talar bone
scan at that time revealed irregular accumulation of the
isotope. Six months post injury x-ray of the previously injuried
talus showed normal spongious bone structure, and repeated
bone scan revealed normal vascularisation.
Conclusions. The injuried lower extremity was immobilized
for five and a half months and weight-bearing was restricted
for nine and a half months altogether. Five years later the patient
is asymptomatic. The range of motion of the previously
injuried ankle is normal. X-ray control reveals initial signs of
osteoarthritis at the talocalcanear joints.
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