Maisonneuve fracture - AP distal tibia/fibula

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Maisonneuve fracture - AP distal tibia/fibula

  • This image does not show a fracture, but subtle widening of the ankle medially indicates instability at the distal tibiofibular joint
  • A Maisonneuve fracture should be suspected and images of the proximal fibula obtained

Maisonneuve fracture - Lateral (proximal)

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Maisonneuve fracture - Lateral (proximal)

  • Here is the Maisonneuve fracture - a fracture of the proximal fibula associated with fracture or ligament injury of the medial ankle

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Last reviewed: November 2018