Alan W Reynolds1, Suneel B Bhat2, Justin D Stull3, James C Krieg3. 1. Department of Orthopaedics, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania. 2. Department of Orthopaedics, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. 3. Department of Orthopaedics, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Dislocations of the proximal tibiofibular joint are an uncommon injury but have been reported in a variety of different athletes. Treatment and rehabilitation ofthese cases have ranged significantly across the reported cases. CASE REPORT: The present case describes a 23-year-old male professional hockey player who suffered an isolated anterior dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Spontaneous reduction occurred several days following the injury; however, instability and subluxation continued and screw fixation was required. Ultimately the patient returned to competition at a professional level 3 months following the injury. CONCLUSION: The case illustrates the possibility ofpersistent instability of an isolated proximal tibiofibular joint injury, and also the successful treatment of this by fixation with a single screw. This fixation proved to alleviate pain and allow for a return to weight-bearing activities and professional athletic competition.
INTRODUCTION: Dislocations of the proximal tibiofibular joint are an uncommon injury but have been reported in a variety of different athletes. Treatment and rehabilitation ofthese cases have ranged significantly across the reported cases. CASE REPORT: The present case describes a 23-year-old male professional hockey player who suffered an isolated anterior dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Spontaneous reduction occurred several days following the injury; however, instability and subluxation continued and screw fixation was required. Ultimately the patient returned to competition at a professional level 3 months following the injury. CONCLUSION: The case illustrates the possibility ofpersistent instability of an isolated proximal tibiofibular joint injury, and also the successful treatment of this by fixation with a single screw. This fixation proved to alleviate pain and allow for a return to weight-bearing activities and professional athletic competition.
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