Woman with Severe Ankle Pain After Fall
Clinician Reviews. 2011 February;21(2):
February 1, 2011|Clinician Reviews
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There is an obvious oblique fracture of the distal fibula. In addition, there is widening of the mortise medially—usually suggestive of a ligament injury. Also, there may be a small avulsion at the inferior aspect of the medial malleolus.
The patient was admitted with a plan for her to undergo an open reduction and internal fixation procedure.