Case Report
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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2016; 7(9): 623-627
Published online Sep 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i9.623
Lateral subtalar dislocation: Case report and review of the literature
Ewout S Veltman, Ernst JA Steller, Philippe Wittich, Jort Keizer
Ewout S Veltman, Ernst JA Steller, Philippe Wittich, Jort Keizer, Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, 3435 CM Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
Author contributions: All authors contributed to the acquisition of data, drafting and revision of this manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Ewout S Veltman, MD, Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. wout.veltman@gmail.com
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Received: April 28, 2016
Peer-review started: April 29, 2016
First decision: June 17, 2016
Revised: July 1, 2016
Accepted: July 14, 2016
Article in press: July 18, 2016
Published online: September 18, 2016
Core Tip

Core tip: Subtalar dislocations are a rare and severe injury which is often result of high-energy trauma. Subtalar dislocations represent 1%-2% of all dislocations. The foot is displaced laterally in about 25% of cases. Excellent outcome can be expected in patients with uncomplicated lateral subtalar dislocation if immediate closed reduction is achieved. In case of complicated subtalar joint dislocations requiring open reduction, wound debridement, appropriate joint reduction and additional stabilisation with an external fixation are critical. A complication rate up to 50% can be expected in these patients.