Open AccessBilateral fracture-dislocation of the calcaneus
Author(s) -
Mahmoud Beerens Abdul Ghani Abdul Ghani,
Rui dos Santos Barrôco,
Bruno Rodrigues de Miranda,
Letícia Zaccaria Prates de Oliveira
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
scientific journal of the foot and ankle
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2595-1467
pISSN - 2595-1459
DOI - 10.30795/scijfootankle.2018.v12.754
Subject(s) - calcaneus , medicine , fracture (geology) , dislocation , ligament , surgery , orthodontics , geology , materials science , geotechnical engineering , composite material
The calcaneus is the most commonly fractured tarsal bone. However, locked fracture-dislocation of the calcaneus is a rare condition because of the bone and ligament stability between the calcaneus, talus, and cuboid. We report the unique features of a case of bilateral fracture-dislocation of the calcaneus, including open fractures, bilateral fibular dislocation, and bilateral interposition of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the fracture site. A literature review identified only 19 cases of locked fracture-dislocation, but none of these cases involved the combination of injuries observed in this case. Fracture of the calcaneus may be associated with a variety of injuries requiring proper diagnosis and treatment.
Level of evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.