Ortho Hors D'oeuvres (Answer):
To review, this is a 32 year-old male status post ankle pain after fall. Questions and Answers: 1) What is the injury identified on radiographs? In the above films there is a very visible oblique, minimally displaced fracture of the distal tibia (arrow). There is no obvious articular involvement visible on AP or lateral films. In classic 3-view ankle films, AP and lateral films are performed in addition to a 3rd view called the mortise view, which is specifically oriented to
Ortho Hors D'oeuvres (Prompt):
Patient is a 32 year-old soccer player presenting after falling during a game. The patient reports a twist mechanism of the ankle with subsequent severe ankle pain and inability to walk. X-rays show: Questions: 1) What is the injury identified on radiographs? 2) What are frequently associated injuries with this fracture pattern and what are the next steps in diagnostics? 3) What is the appropriate emergency department management? #Orthopedicslowerextremity
