Title: Isolated Talar Dislocation without a Fracture: An Unusual Presentation

Authors: Dr Dibakar Ray, Dr Ashok Kumar Chanda, Dr Srikanta Tagore Sarkar, Dr Somnath Tirkey, Dr Ashik Iqubal, Dr Wrrtik Porel

 DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v3i9.02

Abstract

Dislocation of the talus from all its surrounding joints (talonavicular, tibiotalar, subtalar) not accompanied by a fracture (talus, navicular, calcaneus, malleoli) is an extremely rare. Management guideline is also not clear. Here cases were treated with closed reduction under general anesthesia with good followup result.

 Key Words-Talus, dislocation, avuscular necrosis

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Dr Dibakar Ray

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