The Maisonneuve fracture with medial and posterior malleolar fractures: A case report

Introduction: Maisonneuve’s fracture is named after the French surgeon who first described it in 1840. This injury rare and characterized by a combination of ipsilateral fibula an to medial structures ankle, there may also be rupture syndesmosis, tibiofibular deltoid ligament, followed anteroinferior ligament interosseous membrane. Case Report: A 70-year-old female patient reported pain right lower limb. Clinical examination, excluding possible fractures associated with age group, revealed hematoma on edema topography lateral malleolus aspect knee. Radiographs subluxation increased free space malleolus, posterior proximal fibula. The was admitted for urgent orthopedic surgery. Lateral access distal used fibulotibial joint, anatomical reduction ankle forceps placement 3.5 mm third-barrel plate two cortical screws sizes 50 45 under fluoroscopy. Conclusion: Maisonneuve emergency that needs identified quickly because usually requires Surgery must well planned adequate postoperative period rehabilitate avoid sequelae such as early osteoarthrosis chronic pain.