Presentation
Inverted foot.? fracture
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal ankle (radiograph)
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Normal alignment and no displaced fracture. Normal soft tissues.
Case Discussion
Soft tissue swelling will accompany fractures therefore its presence should alert the interpreter to a more significant injury, such as a fracture. Checklists can be used when preparing for exams, which will highlight more commonly shown pathologies.