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Maisonneuve Fracture
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Maisonneuve Fracture [OCOSH Code: C21.866.405_WI_FR_A_D_M]
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Maisonneuve fracture CHORUS
Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/01124.html1. fracture of the proximal third of the fibula
2. rupture of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis
associated with:
* fracture of the tibia
* rupture of the deltoid ligament
caused by an ABDUCTION and EXTERNAL rotation force applied to the ankle which forces the talus laterally against the fibula
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