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Pure ankle dislocation in a 23-year-old man without fractures: a case report and a review of the literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Ankle dislocation without associated fractures is a rare event. We present a case of pure ankle dislocation in a 23-year-old male with no associated bone injuries. Surgical treatment was chosen due to the high functional demands of the patient, where a capsuloligamentous injury and syndesmotic instability were identified and subsequently repaired during surgery. The ankle was immobilized in a plaster cast for 21 days, weight-bearing was allowed after 45 days. A full range of motion and return to daily activities was achieved in three months; two years after surgery the patient doesnt complain of any pain during both daily and sport activities.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2026.101310

Authors: Emanuela Lanari, Francesco Ratto, Sergio Vaggi, Marco Stella, Matteo Formica

Institutions: University of Genoa, Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

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: $1,190