Following the initial clinical assessment, emergent plain radiographs of the left foot and ankle were obtained. The lateral view is provided below. Based on the provided image and the case description, which of the following radiographic findings is

The calcaneus is displaced medially and anteriorly relative to the talus.

The patient's clinical examination reveals a marked deformity with the skin overlying the dorsolateral talar head appearing stretched and displaying focal pallor, indicating early signs of impending necrosis. Despite strong dorsalis pedis and posteri

Perform emergent closed reduction of the dislocation.

During an attempt at closed reduction for this patient's medial subtalar dislocation in the emergency department, the orthopedic resident is struggling to achieve reduction despite adequate sedation and longitudinal traction. Which specific maneuver

Flexing the knee to 90 degrees to relax the gastrocnemius-soleus complex.

Following successful closed reduction of the patient's medial subtalar dislocation, the foot is stable on clinical assessment. What is the most important next diagnostic step, and what is its primary purpose?

Non-contrast Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the foot and ankle to rule out occult fractures.

Despite two well-executed attempts at closed reduction under adequate sedation, the patient's medial subtalar dislocation remains irreducible. The decision is made to proceed with emergent open reduction. For an irreducible medial subtalar dislocatio

Extensor digitorum brevis muscle belly

The patient undergoes successful open reduction and stabilization of his medial subtalar dislocation. During the post-operative rehabilitation phase, the patient asks about potential long-term complications. Based on the case information, which of th

Post-traumatic subtalar arthritis

Regarding the classification and epidemiology of subtalar dislocations, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Medial dislocations have a higher success rate for closed reduction compared to lateral dislocations.

During the review of the mandatory post-reduction CT scan for this patient, the orthopedic surgeon is particularly vigilant for specific occult fractures. Which of the following fractures, often missed on plain radiographs and associated with rapid s

Lateral process of the talus fracture

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