Weber-B lateral malleolus fracture: an imaging case review

A 69-year-old male presented to a chiropractic clinic four days post-injury with lateral ankle pain and swelling. Using the Ottawa ankle rules as a guideline for the need for radiographs, this case was deemed necessary for x-ray evaluation. The radiographic examination demonstrated a Weber B fracture of the distal fibula with a noted widening of the medial clear space of the ankle, which indicated the additional lesion of the deltoid ligament. This patient was referred to an orthopedist to have an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery.