Calcaneal fracture with a concomitant unstable subtalar dislocation: A case report

Abstract

Highlights Subtalar dislocation is a rare injury with post reduction instability being even rarer. Rarity is attributed to the presence of a strong ligament connecting the talus and the calcaneus. They occur more frequently in men than in women and predominately affect people in their mid-30 s. Our case highlighted the importance of the calcaneo-fibular ligament as a subtalar stabilizer. Our case is unique in using a synthetic graft to reconstruct the calcaneofibular ligament.