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Inferior dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint: a new type of dislocation with poor prognosis

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Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint is an unusual injury. We report a patient, who developed inferior proximal tibiofibular dislocation after a severe motorcycle accident. The dislocation was associated with avulsion of the leg, fractures of the fibula and the ankle and neurovascular lesions. The patient was surgically treated and had a good final outcome. Classifications of proximal tibiofibular dislocations did not include inferior dislocation. This type is always associated with avulsion mechanism and has the poorest prognosis.

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  1. 3rd Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, “Papageorgiou” General Hospital, N. Efkarpia, 56403, Thessaloniki, Greece

    A. P. Nikolaides, K. S. Anagnostidis, J. M. Kirkos & G. A. Kapetanos

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    A. P. Nikolaides

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    J. M. Kirkos

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Nikolaides, A.P., Anagnostidis, K.S., Kirkos, J.M. et al. Inferior dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint: a new type of dislocation with poor prognosis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 127, 933–936 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0472-y

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