Demographics:
55 years old, Female
Indication:
Trauma
Findings
- Approximately 1.5 cm lateral subluxation and varus angulation at the tibiotalar jiont
- No acute fracture identified
- Multiple locules of gas project in the soft tissues about the ankle
Diagnosis
Tibiotalar joint dislocation
Sample Report
Acute open ankle dislocation with approximately 1.5 cm lateral subluxation and varus angulation at the tibiotalar joint.
Although no fractures are radiographically apparent, a nondisplaced fracture of the talus is suspected and could be further evaluated with CT.
Discussion