Conservative management of a specific subtype of Maisonneuve fractures: a report of two cases.

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Conflict of interest statement: Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://acr.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/acr-21-67/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. 18. J Emerg Med. 2013 Feb;44(2):e251-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.09.016. Epub 2012 Oct 15. The proximal fibula should be examined in all patients with ankle injury: a case series of missed maisonneuve fractures. Taweel NR(1), Raikin SM, Karanjia HN, Ahmad J. Author information: (1)Rothman Institute, Foot and Ankle Service, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. BACKGROUND: The Maisonneuve fracture is a spiral fracture of the proximal third of the fibula. It occurs from violent twisting of the ankle that characteristically causes ligament damage and severe instability. Most patients complain of significant ankle pain but very little pain over the fracture. The clinical and radiographic examination is usually directed to the ankle region; and the proximal fibula is often ignored. OBJECTIVE: The authors intend to show the ease of missing the proximal fibular fracture when the clinical examination is directed to the ankle region. They discuss the importance of palpating the proximal fibula and ordering appropriate radiographs. CASE STUDIES: The authors report on 5 patients who presented to the Emergency Department, where the Maisonneuve fracture was missed despite having ankle radiographs taken. All patients required open reduction and internal fixation. CONCLUSION: The Maisonneuve fracture injury pattern causes untoward consequences if not promptly recognized and treated. To avoid misdiagnosis, the proximal fibula should be examined in all patients with ankle injury. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.09.016