Presentation
Sports injury
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Lateral malleolar fracture
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Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the ankle showing an oblique fracture of the fibula just above the level of the tibiofibular syndesmosis accompanied by soft tissue swelling. Syndesmosis or medial malleolar injury not evident in this patient.
Case Discussion
The findings are consistent with isolated lateral malleolar fracture.