The Foot
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Ankle dislocation without concomitant fracture is a rare phenomenon with only a few cases reported in literature. Our case report presents a male who sustained a closed anterolateral ankle dislocation without fractures following a road traffic accident. The patho-anatomy, principles of management and probable complications of this injury have been discussed.
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Case Reports
Schwannoma of the tibial nerve sheath as a cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome--a case study.
A schwannoma is a benign, encapsulated and non-invasive tumour whose origin is derived from Schwann cells. Its incidence in the foot and ankle is rare. ⋯ The authors present a case of a schwannoma of the tibial nerve sheath causing tarsal tunnel syndrome of the foot. The diagnosis in this case was delayed for eight years, which unfortunately is not uncommon with pedal schwannomas.
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There is minimal published research on outcomes and satisfaction with foot and ankle surgery. ⋯ Foot appearance, wearable shoe range, the (full) alleviation of pain and the ability/confidence to interact socially are crucial to peoples' satisfaction with their foot or ankle surgery.
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Case Reports
An extensive primary nodular melanoma of the foot with associated distant metastases: a case report.
A Nodular Melanoma of the foot is a relatively uncommon disease, which accounts for the dearth of literature. The anatomical location of a primary malignant melanoma is of prognostic importance as primary lesions of the foot and ankle have poorer prognostic outcomes. This single case reports a life-threatening presentation, of a primary nodular melanoma of the foot with associated distant metastases of the skeletal system, organs and lymph nodes.