Lateral Malleolus Avulsion Fracture. Often a fracture of the lateral malleolus occurs in combination with a sprained ankle or other fractures of the foot ankle or lower leg such as following trauma. Use the video or information below to gain a better understanding of your injury and what can be done to maximise your recovery.
Os sub fibulare is noted anatomical variant. The ankle is one of the most common places for it to happen. No other fractures were seen.
Isolated avulsion fractures represent injuries where ligaments have avulsed a small piece of bone from either the medial or lateral malleoli.
Lateral malleolus fracture symptoms. Small bone fragment at the inferior portion of the lateral malleolus is consistent with an avulsed fracture. Avulsion fractures can occur anywhere in the body usually at joints. Isolated avulsion fractures represent injuries where ligaments have avulsed a small piece of bone from either the medial or lateral malleoli.