Fracture of the Lateral Mallelous

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Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the lateral mallelous.
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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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