Chronic Swivel Dislocation of the Talonavicular Joint Due to Low-Energy Trauma: A Case Report

Keywords: Talus, dislocation, swivel, chronic, arthrodesis, low energy

Abstract

Midfoot dislocations are rare injuries, and talonavicular joint dislocations often go unnoticed. In the literature, reports of swivel dislocations are limited to case studies, most of which are associated with high-energy trauma and acute kinematics. We present a case of a swivel dislocation with a six-week evolution following low-energy trauma. This report discusses the management of this unusual condition and how an earlier diagnosis could have been suspected and achieved.

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Daniel Quintero Mazo, Clínica San Juan de Dios de la Ceja, Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
Clínica San Juan de Dios de la Ceja, Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
Juan Manuel Romero Ante, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

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Published
2025-04-30
How to Cite
Quintero Mazo, D., & Romero Ante, J. M. (2025). Chronic Swivel Dislocation of the Talonavicular Joint Due to Low-Energy Trauma: A Case Report. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 90(2), 185-189. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2025.90.2.1911
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Case Presentations