Injuries Associated to Subtalar Dislocation: A Systematic Review

Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal, vol. 14

Abstract

Introduction. About 1% of all ankle dislocations are subtalar dislocations (SD), a rare kind of injury. The talocalcaneal and talonavicular joints dislocate simultaneously in SD, although the tibiotalar and calcaneocuboid joints stay intact. Ankle and foot radiographs taken from the front, posterior, lateral, and oblique views are typically used to diagnose subtalar dislocation. fractures of the hindfoot, such as osteochondral fractures, calcaneus fractures, fractures of the posterior process, and talus tubercle fractures, are common with subtalar dislocations. Materials and methods. The present study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. All prospective and retrospective studies on PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science databases were accessed. Results. Data from 178 patients were collected. 24.2% (43 of 178 patients) were female. The mean length of the follow-up was 30.2 ± 22.2 months. The mean age of the patients was 36.9 ± 18.4 years. An open surgical technique was reported in 39.4% (65 of 165). The right side was involved in 62.5% (95 of 152), and the dislocation of the subtalar joint was identified medial in 72.6% (122 of 168). Conclusions. The present study analyzes in a systematic fashion the subtalar dislocations and their associated injuries.

Authors 4

1. Alessandro Bartoli

   University of Salerno · AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy; Orthopedic Clinic, “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona” Hospital, Salerno, Italy

   Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy

   Orthopedic Clinic, "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona" Hospital, Salerno, Italy

2. Salvatore Ziello

   University of Salerno · AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy; Orthopedic Clinic, “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona” Hospital, Salerno, Italy

   Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Italy

   Orthopedic Clinic, "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona" Hospital, Salerno, Italy

3. Filippo Migliorini Aachen Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery

   Universitätsklinikum Aachen · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital, Aachen, Germany

4. Francesco Oliva corresponding

   San Raffaele University of Rome

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy