Fractures of proximal end of fibula.docx

Mechanism of injury Either direct or indirect twisting injury. The isolated # is rare & needs no treatment. The importance of proximal fibula fracture lies behind associated injuries. Associated injuries Ankle fracture or ligament tear (Maisonneuve fracture). That why you must always X-ray th...

Mechanism of injury Either direct or indirect twisting injury. The isolated # is rare & needs no treatment. The importance of proximal fibula fracture lies behind associated injuries. Associated injuries Ankle fracture or ligament tear (Maisonneuve fracture). That why you must always X-ray the ankle. Knee collateral ligament injury. Peroneal nerve injury. Complications Late complications: Peroneal nerve entrapment.