Persistent diastasis in a Maisonneuve fracture--interposition of a tibial osteochondral fragment: a case report.
We report a case of failed reduction of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis following a Maisonneuve fracture due to interposition of an osteochondral fragment in the syndesmosis from the tibial plafond. The displaced fragment was not initially appreciated. It is suggested that surgeons consider this as a possible cause of an incompletely reduced diastasis after deltoid ligament interposition has been excluded.
Smith
Matthew G
MG
South Manchester University NHS Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, United Kingdom. mgsmith@doctors.org.uk
Ferguson
Elaine
E
Kurdy
Nasser M
NM
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D017211:Treatment Failure