Wagstaffe-Le Fort Fracture in a Patient With an Ankle Fracture-Dislocation. Quadrimalleolar Equivalent. Case Report
Abstract
In this article, we present the case of a patient who suffered a fracture-dislocation of the left ankle with trimalleolar involvement. However, the preoperative tomography revealed the additional involvement of the Wagstaffe-Le Fort tubercle, so it was decided to approach it as a quadrimalleolar equivalent different from those previously described, with involvement of the anterolateral fragment of the tibia (Tillaux-Chaput). This case allows for a 360° approach to ankle injuries that disrupt joint congruence, and an osteo-ligament analysis is proposed for its definitive treatment, prioritizing anatomical repairs to reduce the need for syndesmotic transfixation, without compromising surgical outcomes.Downloads
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