A malleolus is the bony prominence on each side of the human ankle. Each leg is supported by two bones, the tibia on the inner side (medial) of the leg and the fibula on the outer side (lateral) of the leg.

2024年10月6日 · A lateral malleolus fracture involves the large bump on the outer side of your ankle, called the lateral malleolus bone. The fracture is frequently caused by tripping, falling from a height, or twisting or rolling your ankle while walking or running.

2022年4月27日 · A lateral malleolus fracture is a type of ankle fracture that occurs when the fibula fractures just above the ankle joint. It is the most common type of ankle fracture and may happen when the...

2023年11月13日 · The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner side of the ankle. This is the end of the shinbone ( tibia ) and forms the support for the inner side of the ankle joint. The medial malleolus is also the attachment of the major ligament on the inner side of the ankle, called the deltoid ligament.

2024年12月20日 · Ankle fractures are very common injuries to the ankle which generally occur due to a twisting mechanism. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the ankle. Treatment can be nonoperative or operative depending on fracture displacement, ankle stability, presence of syndesmotic injury, and patient activity demands. 1.

2018年9月29日 · Although a medial malleolus fracture can be a serious injury, the outlook for recovery is good, and complications are rare. Here’s what you need to know.

2024年6月2日 · What is a Lateral Malleolus Fracture? A lateral malleolus fracture occurs when there is a break in the lower part of the fibula, just above the ankle joint. This type of fracture can vary in severity from a simple crack to a complete break where the bone is displaced.

Medial Malleolus: Bony bump on the inside of your ankle. The medial Malleolus is a part of the tibia’s base. Posterior Malleolus: Felt on the back of your ankle and is also a part of the base of the tibia.

2019年6月27日 · Medial malleolus fracture is a break in the bony prominence at the inner side of the ankle. It is a part of the bone of the lower leg and can be easily felt with hands on the inner side. This article deals with the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery time of medial malleolus fracture.

2023年10月17日 · The medial malleolus is the bony prominence on the inner aspect of your ankle joint at the bottom of the tibia. The medial malleolus is a robust structure that accepts up to 4.7 times your body weight when walking. Therefore, it’s much less common to experience a fracture than a Lateral Malleolus.