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Traumatic proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation treated by open reduction and temporary fixation: a case report

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Isolated dislocations of the proximal tibiofibular joint are a rare condition. Missed diagnosis can lead to chronic knee pain and disability. Early recognition should be followed by immediate closed reduction or open reduction and joint transfixation. We present a young athlete with this injury which was treated successfully by open reduction.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Charité—Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12200, Berlin, Germany

    Yohan Robinson, Marcus Reinke, Christoph E. Heyde, Wolfgang Ertel & Andreas Oberholzer

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Robinson, Y., Reinke, M., Heyde, C.E. et al. Traumatic proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation treated by open reduction and temporary fixation: a case report. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 15, 199–201 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-006-0147-1

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