Open Total Talus Dislocation: A Case Report

Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2012, Vol 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Total talus dislocation is a rare injury and is commonly accompanied by associated fractures. Common worrisome sequelae are infection, avascular necrosis and post-traumatic arthritis. We report here on a patient who sustained an open total talus dislocation with an ipsilateral medial malleolus fracture. Following early debridement, reduction and a combination of internal and external fixations, early recovery was good with no evidence of avascular necrosis.

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E Tan, HS Chua, CL Ooi, Zulkiflee O

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  • EP ID EP303691
  • DOI 10.5704/MOJ.1207.009
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E Tan, HS Chua, CL Ooi, Zulkiflee O (2012). Open Total Talus Dislocation: A Case Report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 6(2), 60-62. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-303691