Arthroscopic removal of bullet fragments from the subtalar joint

Authors
Jazrawi, L Egol, KA Astion, DJ Rose, DJ
Citation
L. Jazrawi et al., Arthroscopic removal of bullet fragments from the subtalar joint, ARTHROSCOPY, 15(7), 1999, pp. 762-765
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ARTHROSCOPY
ISSN journal
07498063 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
762 - 765
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-8063(199910)15:7<762:AROBFF>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
A case of arthroscopic removal of a bullet fragment from the subtalar joint and the calcaneus is presented. The bullet fragments impinged on the fibul a, limiting eversion and causing pain. The fragments were removed both arth roscopically and through open incision. The patient noted complete relief o f pain and improved range of motion within 1 week, and complete recovery so on thereafter.