Maisonneuve fracture
Maisonneuve Fracture
Maisonneuve fracture (/meɪ.sɔːn'œv/; French: [mɛzɔnœv]) is a type of fracture in the ankle, specifically a proximal fibular fracture associated with a medial malleolus fracture or disruption of the deltoid ligament.
Etymology
The term "Maisonneuve fracture" is named after the French surgeon Jules Germain François Maisonneuve, who first described this injury in 1840.
Definition
A Maisonneuve fracture is a spiral fracture of the proximal third of the fibula associated with a tear of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and the interosseous membrane. There is usually an associated fracture of the medial malleolus or rupture of the deep deltoid ligament.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a Maisonneuve fracture is typically made through a combination of physical examination and radiography. Due to the potential for associated injuries, a full examination of the lower extremity is recommended.
Treatment
Treatment of a Maisonneuve fracture typically involves surgery to repair the damaged structures. This usually includes fixation of the medial malleolus fracture and syndesmosis repair.
Related Terms
- Ankle Fracture
- Fibula
- Medial Malleolus
- Deltoid Ligament
- Tibiofibular Syndesmosis
- Interosseous Membrane
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maisonneuve fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Maisonneuve fracture
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