Total Talus Dislocation (A Case Report)

거골의 완전 탈구(1예 보고)

  • Cho, Jae-Ho (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Ho (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine) ;
  • Han, Seung-Hwan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University of School of Medicine)
  • 조재호 (아주대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김준호 (아주대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 한승환 (아주대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.10.04
  • Accepted : 2011.11.15
  • Published : 2011.12.15

Abstract

Talar fracture and total dislocation, each known as one of rare injuries mainly caused by high-energy trauma, tend to cause avascular necrosis, post-traumatic arthritis, non-union, skin necrosis and infection because of weak blood supply. The authors have experienced and reports a total talus dislocation of 16 year old male associated with medial malleoalr fracture, who showed relatively good result by early reduction and operation.

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