title: Isolated posterior malleolar fractures.
abstract: Three cases are presented of isolated fractures of the posterior malleolus as seen in an emergency department. Isolated posterior malleolar fractures are associated with compression and/or plantar flexion injuries of the foot. The Lauge-Hansen classification of ankle fractures, and its derivatives, do not include these injuries because of their rarity. They should be considered in all cases of ankle injury.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography