A NEW SURGICAL TREATMENT OF AN ACUTE DISLOCATION OF THE PROXIMAL TIBIOFIBULAR JOINT

SUMMARY Acute dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is rare, and although most dislocations are treated by closed reduction, open reduction and internal fixation is sometimes required. We present the case of an injury to a professional football player where open reduction and internal fixat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of clinical practice (Esher) 2002-09, Vol.56 (7), p.556-557
Hauptverfasser:	Rajkumar, P, Schmitgen, GF
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Adult Biological and medical sciences Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Joint Dislocations - diagnosis Joint Dislocations - surgery Knee Injuries - diagnostic imaging Knee Injuries - surgery Male Medical sciences Pain - etiology Postoperative Care Soccer - injuries Tomography, X-Ray Computed Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	SUMMARY Acute dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is rare, and although most dislocations are treated by closed reduction, open reduction and internal fixation is sometimes required. We present the case of an injury to a professional football player where open reduction and internal fixation with bioabsorbable pins was performed.
ISSN:	1368-5031 1742-1241
DOI:	10.1111/j.1742-1241.2002.tb11320.x