Accessory ossicles at the lateral malleolus: a review of the incidence.
The incidence of accessory ossicles at the ankles has been assessed in 231 children. The appearances of the lateral malleolar accessory ossicle is presented, together with a review of the literature. The potential medico-legal implications are discussed.
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Department of Radiology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, U.K.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010012:Osteogenesis; D011859:Radiography; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*