Lab Studies:
None
Other Studies:
Radiographs of the left ankle during the initial emergency department visit demonstrated a posterior malleolar fracture. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1LaMaison-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a>
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<br>At the second emergency department visit, a computerized tomography scan of the left lower extremity was performed which illustrated a comminuted midshaft / proximal fibula fracture.
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<br>At the sports medicine office, further radiograph evaluation of her ankle, foot and tibia/fibula also demonstrated a comminuted midshaft / proximal fibula fracture, however, was negative for fractures of the foot. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1LaMaison845jpg-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1LaMaison845-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> On ankle mortise stress view, the medial joint space was widened confirming a Maisonneuve fracture. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1LaMaison-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1LaMai-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #5" data-lity><b>Case Photo #5</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS6CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1La-845.jpg" title="Case Photo #6" data-lity><b>Case Photo #6</b></a>
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<br>Ultrasound with dopplers was negative for deep venous thrombosis.
Consultations:
Orthopedic Surgery
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