Superior peroneal retinaculum avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from the bike one day before the presentation. Lateral ankle pain and swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

There is a vertically oriented linear bone flake lateral to the lateral malleolus with local soft tissue thickening. There is no bone lesion or dislocation.

Case Discussion

The case shows lateral malleolar fleck sign, which is pathognomonic for the superior peroneal retinacular avulsion.

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