Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
25 Jul 2023

A Rare Case of Fifth Metatarsophalangeal Joint Subluxation: A Case Report

Susanna Basciani Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy.
Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy.

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Simone Santini Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy.
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Gianluca Marineo Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy.
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Piergianni Di Santo Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy.
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Andrea Marinozzi Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy.
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/22-151
Keywords:
Metatarsophalangeal dislocation; Forefoot; Foot trauma; Metatarsal osteotomy
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Abstract

Dislocations or subluxations of the metatarsophalangeal joints are rare, and open reduction is necessary in special cases. In this case report, we present the case of a 30-year-old man who had chronic dislocation of the V metatarsophalangeal joint after a motorcycle accident. Stiffening of the joint capsule prevented closed reduction therefore the patient underwent surgery, after performing a Gauthier-type osteotomy the joint was stabilized by k-wire. The patient had an excellent recovery with no new dislocation episodes.

Corresponding author: Susanna Basciani MD, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy, Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy. (E-mail: susanna.basciani@unicampus.it)
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