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Lateral malleolus fracture - Weber type C

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ran over by a truck. Polytrauma patient.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Ankle radiographs revealed an isolated lateral malleolus fracture above the tibiofibular syndesmosis level (Weber type C).

Case Discussion

Isolated lateral malleolus fractures represent the most common pattern of ankle fractures.

The most widespread classification systems are the Weber and Lauge-Hansen, although neither are used to reliably guide treatment.

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