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Lateral malleolus fracture

Case contributed by Ayush Goel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 14 yrs
Gender: Male
x-ray

Lateral malleolus fracture

Annotated image

x-ray

Lateral malleolus fracture

Case Discussion

This case highlights the importance of orthogonal views. Here the fracture is seen only on lateral radiograph. The only sign of injury on frontal projection is soft tissue swelling over the lateral malleolus.

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