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Isolated dislocations of the proximal tibiofibular joint are a rare condition. Missed diagnosis can lead to chronic knee pain and disability. Early recognition should be followed by immediate closed reduction or open reduction and joint transfixation. We present a young athlete with this injury which was treated successfully by open reduction.
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Robinson, Y., Reinke, M., Heyde, C.E. et al. Traumatic proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation treated by open reduction and temporary fixation: a case report. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 15, 199–201 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-006-0147-1
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