Presentation
Leg pain following mechanical fall.
Patient Data
Age: 85
Gender: Female
From the case:
Proximal fibular fracture
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Nondisplaced proximal fibular fracture.
Small joint effusion is also evident.
Degenerative changes to knee joint with genu valgus angulation.
From the case:
Proximal fibular fracture
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Nondisplaced oblique proximal fibular fracture.
Case Discussion
This case highlights the importance of looking peripherally. The fracture was initially missed on the plain radiograph. It was later diagnosed on CT, requested due to ongoing pain.
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