Foot Dislocations (Subscribe)  

a fracture-dislocation occuring through the hindfoot-midfoot joint (i.e., tarsonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints)

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)....

Injuries involving the midtarsal joint, which are frequently misdiagnosed, have been studied to clarify the mechanism, classification and treatment. The necessity for routine antero-posterior, lateral and oblique radiographs is emphasised. Seventy-one injuries have been classified according to the direction of the deforming force : medial,longitudinalcompression,lateral, plantar and crush types are described. Included in...

T he tarsometatarsal joint or Lisfranc joint is a complex articulation whose stability is provided by the osseous, capsular and ligamentous attach- ments. Lisfranc lesions (LFLs) are commonly fracture-dislocations of the Lisfranc joint and are generally caused by high-energy trauma.1 Since publica- tion of the classification of LFLs by...

Medial swivel dislocation, a variant of subtalar dislocation is uncommon. A 35 years old male presented after 6 weeks old injury to left ankle following motor cycle accident. He had pain, swelling around ankle and was unable to bear weight on left foot. Clinical examination revealed diffuse swelling and tenderness...

Turf Toe is a tear of joint capsule from MT head which results in subluxation or dislocation of first MTP joint
- caused by hyperextension (most common), hyperflexion, or valgus injury;
- associated with decreased ROM at first MTP joint & its sequele can include hallux rigidus, and can exacerbate sesamoiditis;
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Although several variations exist, the classic definition of turf toe is a hyperdorsiflexion injury of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Since approximately the 1980s, turf toe has received increased attention in the media because of its effect on college-level and professional athletes.
ynonyms and related keywords: hallux metatarsophalangeal joint injury, forefoot...