Fracture of the lateral malleolus with associated tear of the medical collateral ligament of the ankle.
A case of a fracture of the lateral malleolus with a missed diagnosis of associated tear of the deltoid ligament of the ankle is presented to emphasize the importance of examination of injuries about the ankle. The method of examination for this injury is described so that proper treatment may be undertaken.
D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography