Maisonneuve fracture of the fibula

Pankovich, Arsen M.

Affiliations

¹Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cook County Hospital

²Hektoen Institute for Medical Research, Chicago

Abstract

Study of seventeen cases of Maisonneuve fracture established that there are five stages in the development of a complete lesion. A strong external-rotation force with the foot in slight supination is thought to be responsible for the initial stages; this may change to neutral or slight pronation in the later stages. This is a severe injury to the ankle, which includes complete diastasis of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and often rupture of the anteromedial joint capsule and deltoid ligament or fracture of the medial malleolus. Surgical treatment is necessary in later stages.

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PubMed: 816799

WoS: A1976BP89000007

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