Bosworth fracture-dislocation of the ankle: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Bosworth fracture-dislocation of the ankle is a rare injury in which the proximal fibular fragment is entrapped behind the tibia. Closed reduction is extremely difficult to achieve. Early open reduction and internal fixation enables a better outcome by minimising soft-tissue damage. We report on a 36-year-old man who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for a Bosworth fracture-dislocation of the ankle complicated by severe soft-tissue swelling and an impending risk of skin necrosis after failed closed reduction.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Fractures
- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Joint
- Joint Dislocations
- Soccer
Anatomy
- ankle