Maisonneuve fracture: Difference between revisions
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*Leg equivalent of Galeazzi fracture | *Leg equivalent of Galeazzi fracture | ||
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**1. | **1. Fibula fracture (anywhere from head or as far down as 6cm above ankle joint) | ||
** | **2. Deltoid ligament rupture or medial malleolus fracture | ||
**3. Injury then directed upward and laterally tearing interosseous membrane | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 13 February 2012
Background
- Results from external rotation force applied to foot
- Leg equivalent of Galeazzi fracture
- 3 components:
- 1. Fibula fracture (anywhere from head or as far down as 6cm above ankle joint)
- 2. Deltoid ligament rupture or medial malleolus fracture
- 3. Injury then directed upward and laterally tearing interosseous membrane
Treatment
- Usually requires surgical intervention
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli