Foot Dislocations eMedicine Emergency

Description: Authors McStay et al 2006
Synonyms and related keywords: hindfoot, talus, calcaneus, midfoot, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms, forefoot, metatarsals, phalanges, subtalar joint, foot dislocation, dislocation foot
Dislocations of the foot are uncommon but potentially incapacitating injuries. The mechanism of injury may vary from a simple fall to a major motor vehicle collision (MVC). The foot is a complex structure, and injuries often occur in patients who sustain multiple trauma. The clinician must understand common patterns of injury and maintain a high index of suspicion in examining the appropriate radiographs to avoid missing foot dislocations.