A new surgical treatment of an acute dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint

Rajkumar, P.; Schmitgen, G.F.

International Journal of Clinical Practice 56(7): 556-557

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 1368-5031
PMID: 12296623
Document Number: 544086
Acute dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is rare, and although most dislocations are treated by closed reduction, open reduction and internal fixation is sometimes required. We present the case of an injury to a professional football player where open reduction and internal fixation with bioabsorbable pins was performed.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments