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Review
. 2014 Oct 29:2014:bcr2014204220.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204220.

Snowboarders' ankle

Irene Fleur Kramer  1 , Lars Brouwers  2 , Peter R G Brink  1 , Martijn Poeze  1
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Review

Snowboarders' ankle

Irene Fleur Kramer et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

In this case study we report a fracture of the lateral process of the talus (LPF) in a snowboarder. The fracture is frequently overlooked initially, due to subtle clinical and radiological findings and a low incidence rate. However, LPF are associated with significant morbidity when missed. To address this, we report one case of a patient with a LPF and provide a review of the available literature.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(A) Anteroposterior view of preoperative radiographs of the initial injury showing possible fracture line. (B) Lateral view of preoperative radiographs of the initial injury. (C) Anteroposterior view from CT scan revealing a comminuted intra-articular fracture of the lateral process of the talus.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(A) Intraoperative views of the surgical approach showing the fracture of the lateral process of the talus (LPF). (B) Intraoperative views showing the fixation of the fracture of the LPF with screws and a K-wire.
Figure 3
Figure 3
(A) Early postoperative anteroposterior radiographs of the reduction and fixation. (B) Early postoperative lateral radiographs of the reduction and fixation.
Figure 4
Figure 4
(A and B) Anteroposterior view from CT scan 2 months postoperatively showing a correct anatomical position and complete bone fusion of the lateral process of the talus.
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