chopart dislocation

Chopart Dislocation

Background 

Francois Chopart (1743–1795)

French surgeon who described Chopart amputation 

 

Definition

 

Traumatic dislocation of TNJ or CCJ

 

Aetiology

 

High velocity injury

- MVA

- fall from height 

 

Crush Injury 

 

Management

 

Urgent Reduction

 

Assess stability

- K wire

- +/- primary fusion if joints severely damage