Lateral subtalar dislocation in a 19-month-old female

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2003 Dec;32(12):598-600.

Abstract

We report a lateral subtalar dislocation in a female 19-month-old after a minor fall. Review of the literature reveals no prior report of this injury in a patient of this age. This case illustrates the importance of thoroughly examining the pediatric patient. When fracture is not diagnosed and a child refuses to use the affected extremity, examination to rule out occult fracture or dislocation must be included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis*
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Radiography
  • Subtalar Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Subtalar Joint / injuries*