Functional outcome after early mobilization in isolated subtalar dislocation: Case report and review of current evidence

• Main Author: Deeptiman James
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
• Series: Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation
• Subjects: current evidence; early mobilization; isolated subtalar dislocation
• Online Access: http://www.jotr.in/article.asp?issn=0975-7341;year=2017;volume=9;issue=1;spage=50;epage=52;aulast=James

Isolated subtalar dislocation (SD) is an exceptionally rare foot injury. Prompt gentle reduction, injury severity, and duration of postreduction immobilization are prognostic determinants of functional outcome. Consensus has eluded the orthopedic community regarding optimal duration of immobilization and weight-bearing protocol, following successful reduction of SDs. This case report highlights the functional outcome following early postreduction immobilization and weight-bearing in isolated SD and reviews the current evidence.