Fracture of the Lateral Mallelous
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Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the lateral mallelous.
Symptoms- Pain in the ankle
- Swelling in the ankle
- Loss of ROM in the ankle
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the ankle
Causes- Fall from a height
- Twisting ankle
- Direct blow
- Awkward landing from a jump
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Gait program
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