Traumatic Dislocation of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint: A Systematic Review and 10-year Experience From a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Prashant V Rajan David E Ramski Nicholas M Romeo

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2022)

Traumatic proximal tibiofibular fractures indicate severe injury to the lower extremity with high risk for nerve injury and possible amputation. Patients who present with vascular injury and open fracture in association with proximal tibiofibular joint disruption may be at elevated risk of amputation.

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
lower limb
minimally invasive
peripheral artery disease
early onset
drug induced