Abstract

SANCHEZ-SABA, JE et al. Intra-articular fracture of the calcaneus associated with injury to lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle. Acta ortop. mex [online]. 2021, vol.35, n.5, pp.457-460.  Epub Aug 22, 2022. ISSN 2306-4102.  https://doi.org/10.35366/104574.

Calcaneal fractures are the most frequent of the tarsus (3.5% of all fractures). Young adults are mainly affected, being more frequent in men (5.9:1). On the other hand, ligament injuries associated with fracture of the calcaneus are very infrequent. We describe a case of a 39 year old patient who suffered ankle trauma. He presented instability in plantar flexion and inversion. A fracture of the calcaneus was diagnosed. During surgery, a complete lesion of the lateral ligament complex was found. The reduction and osteosynthesis associated with ligament reconstruction was performed. We consider important to confirm the stability of the ankle after a calcaneus fracture. Lack of diagnosis in this type of injuries can evolve into chronic instability.

Keywords : Calcaneal fracture; ligament injury; lateral ligament complex.

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