Presentation
Football trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 20
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ankle fracture - Weber B2
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Trans-syndesmotic oblique fracture lines.
From the case:
Ankle fracture - Weber B2
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Note the bruising below the lateral malleolus of the fractured ankle joint.
From the case:
Ankle fracture - Weber B2
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Joint effusion.
Complete tear of antero-inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) of the right ankle.
Normal US appearance of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL).
Case Discussion
Findings are compatible with ankle fracture Weber & Lauge-Hansen B2 (exorotation force on supinated foot).