Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint in association with a tibial shaft fracture: two case reports and a literature review

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2007 Aug;36(8):439-41.

Abstract

Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) in association with a displaced tibial shaft fracture and an intact fibula is an exceedingly rare injury. We present 2 cases of tibia fractures associated with an intact fibula and a PTFJ dislocation. The first case involves a man who sustained a closed spiral fracture of the distal tibial shaft, with an intact fibula, an anterolaterally dislocated PTFJ, and a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament. The tibia was percutaneously plated, and the PTFJ was reduced and then stabilized with temporary screw fixation. The second case involves a woman who sustained a closed fracture of the tibia in association with a PTFJ dislocation. The tibia was fixed with an intramedullary nail, and the PTFJ was similarly reduced and fixed with a temporary screw. We also provide a brief literature review focusing on classification of PTFJ dislocations, mechanism of injury, associated injuries, and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Nails
  • Bone Screws
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods
  • Humans
  • Knee Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Dislocation / etiology
  • Knee Dislocation / pathology*
  • Knee Dislocation / surgery
  • Male
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibia / injuries
  • Tibia / pathology*
  • Tibial Fractures / complications
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / pathology*
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome