The isolated posterior malleolar fracture and syndesmotic instability: A case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ankle fractures are among the most common type of fractures in the lower extremity. A posterior malleolar fracture is frequently part of a more complex ankle fracture and only in rare cases it occurs as isolated injury. Posterior malleolar fractures often occur with associated injuries, such as a Maisonneuve fracture or with bi- or trimalleolar ligamentous injuries. Knowledge about these associated injuries is essential to prevent missed diagnoses. The aim of this article is to describe the isolated posterior malleolar fracture, the possible associated injuries, the diagnostic work-up and therapeutic consequences.

Presentation of case

We present a case of a 26-year-old male patient who sustained an isolated posterior malleolar fracture with 4.5 years follow-up.<

SUBMITTER: Smeeing DPJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5695917 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature