Abstract
We report two cases of closed total talus dislocation without concomitant talar or malleolar fracture managed by closed reduction. With the exception of one case, previously reported cases have been open and/or associated with concomitant talar or malleolar fractures. Both of our cases had good functional and radiographic results at 2 years follow-up. We suggest that in this type of dislocation, anatomical reduction of the talus can be achieved by simple traction.
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Nous rapportons deux ces d’énucléation pure du talus sans fracture malléolaire ni talienne, réduites orthopédiquement. A l’exception d’un cas les autres luxations complètes publiées étaient ouvertes et/ou associées à une fracture malléolaire ou talienne. Dans les deux cas l’évolution clinique et radiologique est bonne à deux ans de recul. Nous estimons que dans ce type de lésion une réduction anatomique peut être obtenue orthopédiquement par simple traction.
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Gaskin, J.S.H., Pimple, M.K. Closed total talus dislocation without fracture: report of two cases. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 17, 409–411 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-006-0187-8
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