Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint, do not miss it

BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Dec 1:2015:bcr2014207875. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-207875.

Abstract

We present a case of a 45-year-old woman with a right proximal tibiofibular dislocation she sustained after a fall during roller skating. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs confirmed the diagnosis; there were no other injuries. The dislocation was reduced by direct manipulation after intra-articular infiltration, in our emergency department. The patient was treated with a long, non-weight bearing leg cast for 1 week. After 4 weeks, she had no pain and a full range of motion of the knee.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Casts, Surgical
  • Female
  • Fibula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fibula / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Immobilization*
  • Knee Dislocation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Knee Dislocation / pathology
  • Knee Dislocation / therapy
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Knee Injuries / therapy
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Knee Joint / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibia / injuries*
  • Treatment Outcome