Case Report of an Isolated Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in a Professional Ice Hockey Player

INTRODUCTION: Dislocations of the proximal tibiofibular joint are an uncommon injury but have been reported in a variety of different athletes. Treatment and rehabilitation ofthese cases have ranged significantly across the reported cases. CASE REPORT: The present case describes a 23-year-old male professional hockey player who suffered an isolated anterior dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Spontaneous reduction occurred several days following the injury; however, instability and subluxation continued and screw fixation was required. Ultimately the patient returned to competition at a professional level 3 months following the injury. CONCLUSION: The case illustrates the possibility ofpersistent instability of an isolated proximal tibiofibular joint injury, and also the successful treatment of this by fixation with a single screw. This fixation proved to alleviate pain and allow for a return to weight-bearing activities and professional athletic competition.