Maisonneuve fracture

Background

  • Results from external rotation force applied to foot
  • Leg equivalent of Galeazzi fracture
  • 3 components:
    • 1. Fibula fracture (anywhere from head or as far down as 6cm above ankle joint)
    • 2. Deltoid ligament rupture or medial malleolus fracture
    • 3. Injury then directed upward and laterally tearing interosseous membrane

Treatment

  • Usually requires surgical intervention

Image

Maisonneuve fracture.jpg

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
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