A member asked:

Our 9 year olds ankle x-ray showed accessory ossification affecting distal fibula. does that mean a fracture?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Nope.: Ossifications are areas where the childhood cartilage is transforming into adult bone. They usually are asymptomatic; however, they may be in area that becomes injured. If no fracture is seen on x-ray, the area may be treated based on the clinical findings or other imaging modalities may be used.

Answered 3/13/2013

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