Paediatrics Publications
Acute-on-Chronic Anterolateral Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in a Child
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2017
Volume
33
Issue
5
First Page
350
Last Page
351
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000001123
Abstract
Tibiofibular joint injury in children is an uncommon injury. It is usually associated with acute injuries in sports that involve aggressive twisting of the knee, such as soccer and snowboarding. We present a case of a 17-year-old male adolescent who sustained an acute dislocation of the anterolateral tibiofibular joint with routine ambulation, who had a chronic history of subluxation. To our knowledge, this has not been previously reported. The diagnosis requires a high level of awareness and suspicion, and plain radiographs may aid in the diagnosis especially if contralateral comparison views are obtained.
