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Maisonneuve fracture CHORUS
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Description: components:
1. 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
Type: Lecture/Presentation
Author/Contact: Jon T. Lee, MD
Institution: CHORUS
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Investigations: Radiology - General: Radiology - Conditions
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ankle Fractures: Maisonneuve Fracture
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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Tue Jul 28 2009