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A rare case of closed total talar dislocation on a background of ankle instability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Total talar dislocation is a rare and potentially devastating ankle injury accounting for 3.4% of all major talar injuries and is often associated with high-energy impact. There is tri-articular dislocation involving the subtalar, talonavicular, and tibiotalar joints. The injury can be open or closed and with or without co-existent fractures. Surgical management can be challenging. We present a rare case of total talar dislocation in a middle-aged male with classic radiographic appearances, pre-existing ankle instability as a risk factor, which was successfully managed with closed reduction. We discuss the key considerations in the radiological and surgical follow-up of these cases.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.07.038

Authors: Rashed Al-Khudairi, Ruhaid Khurram, Alexandros Maris, Angelo Vasiliadis

Institutions: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Free Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600