Total Talus Dislocation (A Case Report)
Cho, Jae-Ho;Kim, Jun-Ho;Han, Seung-Hwan
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
Received October 4, 2011; Revised November 7, 2011; Accepted November 15, 2011.
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- Abstract
- Talar fracture and total dislocation, each known as one of rare injuries mainly caused by high-energy trauma, tend to cause avascular necrosis, post-traumatic arthritis, non-union, skin necrosis and infection because of weak blood supply. The authors have experienced and reports a total talus dislocation of 16 year old male associated with medial malleoalr fracture, who showed relatively good result by early reduction and operation.
- Keywords : Talus; Dislocation; Avascular necrosis; Post-traumatic arthritis
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