Isolated posterior malleolus fracture: a rare injury mechanism

Pan Afr Med J. 2015 Feb 12:20:123. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2015.20.123.6046. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Sprain of the ankle is undoubtedly a common injury during athletic activity, and the sprain can be also associated with fracture of the ankle. Isolated posterior malleolus fracture is a very rare condition, which is usually missed. Here, we are presenting a 37 years old female patient, who suffered injury secondary pressing on brake pedal during collision in a traffic accident. Clinical evaluation is based on Ottawa Ankle Rules and a fracture is diagnosed; patient is started on daily activities at postoperative Week 8. This study aims to emphasize that Ottawa Ankle Rules are usually efficient for evaluating fractures of ankle, but clinicians should always make a detailed physical examination.

Keywords: Ankle; Ankle sprain; Ottawa Ankle Rules; fracture; isolated; posterior malleolar fractures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Ankle Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Bone Screws
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Emergencies
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Humans
  • Physical Examination
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnosis
  • Symptom Assessment
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed