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Successful Management of a Neglected Talonavicular Joint Dislocation Using Corrective Osteotomy and Subtalar Fixation: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The complete loss of articular relationships between the talus and navicular bone is known as talonavicular joint (TNJ) dislocation. Medial dislocation of the TNJ is more common than lateral dislocation. Lateral dislocation is usually associated with a fracture of the calcaneocuboid joint. Surgeons encounter difficulties when treating these dislocations. It occurs following high-energy trauma and is managed with immediate closed reduction of the joint and immobilization, but some complicated cases require open reduction and fixation to achieve alignment, strength, and function. This case report describes a six-month-old neglected case of TNJ dislocation managed with corrective osteotomy and subtalar fixation. Fusion of the talonavicular and talocalcaneal joints was performed. This procedure had a satisfactory outcome, as the patient was completely relieved of pain.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68470

Authors: Gursimran Singh, Nareshkumar Dhaniwala, Kiran M Saoji, Anmol Suneja, Ashutosh Lohiya

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402126091