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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Subtalar Joint.png|thumb|Talus and subtalar joint]]
*Usually high-energy trauma
*80% medial dislocations
*80% medial dislocations
*25% open, with lateral more likely
*25% open, with lateral more likely
*Associated with fractures ~50%
*Associated with [[foot Fractures|fractures]] ~50%


==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Features==
*Medial d/l - foot displaced to supination; talar head superior to navicular on lateral XR
[[File:PMC2691513 wjem-10-92f1.png|thumb|Right foot of an adult patient with a medial subtalar dislocation.]]
*Lateral d/l - foot displaced to pronation; talar head inferior to navicular on lateral XR
[[File:PMC4178312 1752-1947-8-313-2.png|thumb|Subtalar dislocation in pediatric patient with prominent head of talus on exam.]]
===Medial===
*Foot displaced to supination


==Treatment==
===Lateral===
*Closed reduction and short leg NWB cast first-line, with ortho c/s
*Foot displaced to pronation
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Foot diagnoses}}
 
==Evaluation==
[[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
 
===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
*Reduce with ankle plantarflexed, then hindfoot inversion/eversion
*Requires CT after reduction for associated fractures
*Requires CT after reduction for associated fractures


==Sources==
==Disposition==
 
==See Also==
*[[Talus fracture]]
 
==References==
*Weatherford B. Talar neck fractures. Orthobullets, last updated 12/19/14. http://www.orthobullets.com/trauma/1048/talar-neck-fractures.  
*Weatherford B. Talar neck fractures. Orthobullets, last updated 12/19/14. http://www.orthobullets.com/trauma/1048/talar-neck-fractures.  
*Judd DB, Kim DH. Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains. Am Fam Physician. 2002 Sep 1;66(5):785-795.
*Judd DB, Kim DH. Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains. Am Fam Physician. 2002 Sep 1;66(5):785-795.
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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