Concomitant Proximal and Distal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Associated With a Tibial Shaft Fracture. Issue 15 (1st August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hwang, John S.; Sirkin, Michael S.; Gala, Zachary; Adams, Mark; Reilly, Mark C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 26:Issue 15(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-08-01
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00159
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : An association exists between tibial shaft fractures and ankle injuries. In addition, although uncommon, an association between tibial shaft fractures and proximal tibiofibular dislocations has also been established. A review of the previous literature resulted in one case report of a complete proximal and distal tibiofibular joint dislocation without fracture of the tibia or fibula. Here, we discuss a case of a complete proximal and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic complex dislocation associated with a tibial shaft fracture. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of this injury pattern associated with a tibial shaft fracture.