Trimalleolar fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Fracture involving medial and lateral malleoli seen in AP view. Fracture of posterior tibial plateau seen in lateral view.

Case Discussion

Trimalleolar fractures are unstable and almost always require internal fixation.

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