Isolated posterior malleolus fracture: a rare injury mechanism
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Isolated posterior malleolus fracture: a rare injury mechanism
Sprain of the ankle is undoubtedly a common injury during athletic activity, and the sprain can be also associated with fracture of the ankle. Isolated posterior malleolus fracture is a very rare condition, which is usually missed. Here, we are presenting a 37 years old female patient, who suffered injury secondary pressing on brake pedal during collision in a traffic accident. Clinical evaluat...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pan African Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1937-8688
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.20.123.6046