Concomitant Proximal and Distal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Associated With a Tibial Shaft Fracture

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Aug 1;26(15):e329-e332. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00159.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Injuries / etiology
  • Ankle Injuries / surgery*
  • Diaphyses / injuries
  • Fracture Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Fracture Dislocation / etiology
  • Fracture Dislocation / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries / etiology
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Male
  • Tibial Fractures / complications
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*