Fibula physeal fracture causing syndesmotic diastasis.
We report an unusual physeal fibula fracture seen in a 12 year old child. The fragment was rotated and incarcerated in the distal tibiofibular joint causing syndesmotic diastasis. The fragment required open reduction and the fibula was stabilised with k-wires. The patient made an excellent recovery.
Leicster Royal Infirmary, UK. Electronic address: nickjnajohnson@yahoo.co.uk.
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Leicster Royal Infirmary, UK.
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
Ankle fracture; Physeal injury; Syndesmotic injury