It is the most common type. It is a type of ankle fracture. It occurs when the fibula fractures just above the ankle joint. It usually occurs when the foot twist or rolls.
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What does the MRI of right ankle following a climbing fall show?
Query: Hello doctor, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan on right ankle following a climbing fall of 3.89 yd and hitting the ground, inversion rolling on impact. This was a year back ongoing pain and issues. The pain is around anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL), joint and occasional swelling after hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of your right ankle confirm the following findings: 1. The ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament) and CFL (calcaneofibular ligament) are indeed showing signs of a sprain. Howe... Read Full »
Is mild pain in my ankle a sign of fracture?
Query: Hello doctor,I sprained my ankle while playing football about four days ago on one leg and around two weeks before on the other one. It has been healing for about four days, and I can walk and put weight on it. Still, there is acute inflammation and tenderness on the outside ankle bone. When I searc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you can walk, it is unlikely that you have a significant injury to the lateral malleolus. The primary indicator of a fracture is an inability to walk, massive swelling, and bruising over the outer ankle. However, you may need to use an ankle brace for a few weeks unt... Read Full »
What is a CAM boot and why is it needed?
Query: Hi doctor, I had open reduction and fixation on my right ankle after a fracture. I was in a cast for six weeks. The doctor took the cast off before 19 days. I was given a CAM boot and was told to use a CAM boot as needed and weight bear as tolerated. Doctor also said to me that I should be able to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and had looked at the X-rays (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) you have provided. And I can understand how this situation can be difficult for you. First X-ray shows that there is a lateral malleolus fracture nea... Read Full »
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