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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Subtalar Joint.png|thumb|Talus and subtalar joint]]
*Usually high-energy trauma
*Usually high-energy trauma
*80% medial dislocations
*80% medial dislocations
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:PMC4178312 1752-1947-8-313-2.png|thumb|Subtalar dislocation with prominent head of talus on exam.]]
[[File:PMC2691513 wjem-10-92f1.png|thumb|Right foot of an adult patient with a medial subtalar dislocation.]]
[[File:PMC4178312 1752-1947-8-313-2.png|thumb|Subtalar dislocation in pediatric patient with prominent head of talus on exam.]]
===Medial===
===Medial===
*Foot displaced to supination
*Foot displaced to supination
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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
[[File:Subtalar Joint.png|thumb|Talus and subtalar joint]]
[[File:PMC2691513 wjem-10-92f2.png|thumb|Anteroposterior (panel A) and lateral (panel B) radiographs of the right ankle of an adult demonstrating a medial subtalar dislocation.]]
*Xrays
*Xrays


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*Reduce with ankle plantarflexed, then hindfoot inversion/eversion
*Reduce with ankle plantarflexed, then hindfoot inversion/eversion
*Requires CT after reduction for associated fractures
*Requires CT after reduction for associated fractures
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
==Sub-Talar Dislocation==
===Background===
*Orthopedic emergency
===Evaluation===
*Plain radiographs usually sufficient
===Management===
*Immediate ortho consultation and reduction

Latest revision as of 23:27, 31 March 2021

Background

Talus and subtalar joint
  • Usually high-energy trauma
  • 80% medial dislocations
  • 25% open, with lateral more likely
  • Associated with fractures ~50%

Clinical Features

Right foot of an adult patient with a medial subtalar dislocation.
Subtalar dislocation in pediatric patient with prominent head of talus on exam.

Medial

  • Foot displaced to supination

Lateral

  • Foot displaced to pronation

Differential Diagnosis

Foot diagnoses

Acute

Subacute/Chronic

Evaluation

Anteroposterior (panel A) and lateral (panel B) radiographs of the right ankle of an adult demonstrating a medial subtalar dislocation.
  • Xrays

Medial

  • Talar head superior to navicular on lateral XR

Lateral

  • Talar head inferior to navicular on lateral XR

Management

  • Closed reduction and short leg NWB cast first-line, with ortho consult
  • Reduce with ankle plantarflexed, then hindfoot inversion/eversion
  • Requires CT after reduction for associated fractures

Disposition

See Also

References