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Diagnostic imaging and unforeseen associated lesions in astragalo-scaphoid dislocation: a case report.

Authors :
Salvi AE
Metelli GP
Domeneghini E
Florschutz AV
Bettinsoli R
Source :
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery [Arch Orthop Trauma Surg] 2010 Sep; Vol. 130 (9), pp. 1129-32. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Nov 17.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

A case of an isolated astragalo-scaphoid dislocation following a fall from a motorbike is reported. Due to the diagnostic obscurity of the full extent of the injury, computed tomography (CT) with 3D reconstruction was utilized to precisely visualize the articular condition and revealed the presence of small intra-articular bone fragments and calcaneo-cuboid subluxation. Furthermore, the detailed imaging offered valuable information for preoperative planning. Patient has healed without sequelae. In light of the good outcome in this case, we suggest utilizing CT with 3D reconstruction when there is a risk to overlook foot dislocation and potential associated lesions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1434-3916
Volume :
130
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19921228
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-009-1003-9