Bilateral Subtalar Dislocation in Gymnast: A Case Report

Atif Mechchat, Mardy Abdelhak, Mohammed Shimi, Abdelhalim Elibrahimi, Abdelmajid Elmrini

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery B4, Hassan II Fez, Morocco.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery B4, Hassan II Fez, Morocco..

DOI: 10.4236/ojo.2013.36048                

Abstract

Subtalar dislocation is a rare injury in elite athletes. We report an unusual case of simultaneous bilateral subtalar dislocation in an international female athlete competing in gymnastics. These injuries require prompt reduction and immediate immobilisation in a plaster cast for 8 weeks or wire stabilisation after open reduction if an abrupt end to a promising career is to be prevented.

Keywords

Subtalar; Dislocation; Bilateral; Gymnast

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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