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Occult Fracture of the Fibula: One Case Report
Shuliang Zhang1,2,3,4,5, Hongfeng Sheng1,2,3,4,5, Bin Xu1,2,3,4,5
1Shuliang Zhang, MS , Department of Orthopaedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.
Abstract:
Occult fibula fracture in adults is a fairly rare disease. It is easy to overlook or misdiagnose, resulting in delayed treatment and serious sequelae, as well as medical conflicts. We describe a case of concealed distal fibula fracture. The radiograph revealed no visible abnormalities at first. Finally, the occult fibula fracture was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and the patient received timely, correct, and reasonable treatment after diagnosis. This case raises our awareness of occult fibula fractures that are easily missed, and it deserves to be shared.
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