Citation

Yeoh CS, Tan GM. J. Orthop. Surg. (Hong Kong) 2013; 21(2): 249-252.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/230949901302100228

PMID

24014795

Abstract

Bosworth fracture-dislocation of the ankle is a rare injury in which the proximal fibular fragment is entrapped behind the tibia. Closed reduction is extremely difficult to achieve. Early open reduction and internal fixation enables a better outcome by minimising soft-tissue damage. We report on a 36-year-old man who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for a Bosworth fracture-dislocation of the ankle complicated by severe soft-tissue swelling and an impending risk of skin necrosis after failed closed reduction.

Language: en

Keywords

ankle injuries; ankle joint; edema; soft tissue injuries; treatment outcome