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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:29 causes of Ankle Dislocation
2:33 symptoms of Ankle Dislocation
2:51 diagnosis of Ankle Dislocation
3:20 treatment of Ankle Dislocation
Ankle dislocation is an injury to the joint, a place where two or more bones come together, in the ankle.
• A dislocated joint describes a situation where joints are forced out of their position. This is to say that the bones that come together to form a joint no longer maintain their relationship.
• The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the lower leg to the foot and is composed of three separate bones.
• The inner bone which supports most of a person’s weight while standing is called the tibia, or the shin bone.
• The outer bone is the fibula; it serves as an attachment point for the muscles of the lower legs. It is located near the tibia.
• The tibia and fibula make up the upper part of the ankle joint.
• The tibia and fibula are joined to the talus, or ankle bone, which is an important bone of the ankle joint.
• The talus makes up the lower part of the ankle joint.
• A dislocation in the ankle means that the tibia and the talus no longer maintain their normal anatomic relationship.
• When the ankle is dislocated, damage can happen to the bones, ligaments, nerves, and tendons.
• Ankle dislocation is very rare because the ankle is very strong and complex.
CAUSES
Ankle dislocation is caused by any forceful impact or injury to the ankle joints.
Trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and falls can cause the ankle to be dislocated.
The dislocation can be superior, posterior, or anterior. The most common type is the posterior where the talus shifts backward in relation to the tibia.
Anterior dislocation describes where the talus is pushed forward.
Superior dislocation describes where the talus is jammed upward into the space between the tibia and the fibula. This may result from landing on one’s feet during a fall.
Athletes especially those who are not provided with ankle support are at a higher risk of getting a dislocated ankle. Examples are baseball players, badminton players, tennis players.
People suffering from arthritis and a poor muscle tone are also at a higher risk.
SYMPTOMS
• Severe pain
• Swelling
• Numbness
• Inability to use the ankle
• Deformity of the ankle as the tibia and fibula do not connect with each other
• Tingling or numbness in cases of nerve damage
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Diagnosis is made clinically based on ankle appearance.
The doctor may carry out a physical examination to check for abnormalities.
Pulse and sensation are also evaluated because blood vessels and nerves can become damaged when the ankle becomes dislocated.
Imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI, and CT scans can be used to determine the extent of your injury.
TREATMENT
Treatment option may depend on if the dislocation is partial, complete, and/or is associated with the fracture of the anklebone.
Treatment options may include:
• Cold therapy
• Heat therapy
• Braces and cast
• Medications such as muscle relaxants, opioids, NSAIDs,
• Physical therapy
• Surgery