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Would a fx of the lateral malleolus with partially torn aftl and deltoid ligs and soft tissue injury in joint capsule be described as bimalleor ?

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Bi malleolus fx: This term refers. To distal fracture of fibula and tibia fracture.

Answered 5/13/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bimal equival: A single fracture of the lateral malleolus with a displaced, torn deltoid ligament can be described as a bimalleolar equivalent. It's not truly a bimalleolar fracture because there is only one "true" fracture, but because of the deltoid injury/joint displacement, it's treated as a more serious ankle fracture injury.

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