Simultaneous bilateral fracture dislocation of the talus: a case report.

Trauma Mon

Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran.

Published: September 2013

Introduction: Fracture - dislocations of the talus are typically due to high energy injuries. Displaced fracture - dislocations of the talus have poor outcomes in general and complications are common. Although talar fracture is common and comprises the second most common tarsal fracture, bilateral fracture - dislocations of the talus are rare. Not many reports regarding the subject can be found in the literature.

Case Presentation: We report a patient with bilateral fracture - dislocations of the talus treated by open reduction and internal fixation. This patient was a 25 year-old man who sustained bilateral fracture - dislocation of the talus due to a motor vehicle accident.

Conclusions: Bilateral talar fracture - dislocation is rare. The surgical approach discussed together with the pathomechanics of this injury can yield good short term results.

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