Abstract
his is a case report of a 26-year-old healthy female who sustained an isolated posterior malleolar fracture; diagnosed by X-ray, confirmed by CT and treated with an orthosis and full weightbearing. Subsequent weightbearing X-rays showed no displacement or concomitant injury. However rare, isolated posterior malleolar fracture may indicate a complex ankle injury and therefore warrant extra attention when diagnosed. The diagnosis is difficult due to diffuse symptoms and limited visualization on plain X-rays. Missed diagnoses might lead to persistent pain and arthrosis.
Bidragets oversatte titel | The isolated posterior malleolus fracture |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V10210811 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Læger |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2022 |