Presentation
Obvious ankle deformity upon physical examination. Motor vehicle collision.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Trimalleolar ankle fracture-dislocation
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Triimalleolar ankle fracture-dislocation. Lateral malleolar fracture at the level of the syndesmosis, in keeping with a Weber type B lateral malleolus fracture associated with a medial malleolar fracture at the tibial plafond level, and a posterior malleolar fracture. Subluxation of the ankle joint.
Case Discussion
The malleoli function as stabilizers of the ankle, because of this, trimalleolar fractures can be associated with dislocations of the ankle joint.
Trimalleolar ankle fractures are inherently unstable and usually require surgical treatment.
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