Bosworth ankle fracture-dislocation: current concept review
Jan Bartoníček,
Stefan Rammelt,
Michal Tuček
Abstract:Bosworth fracture (BF) is a special type of locked ankle fracture-dislocation, characterized by displacement of a fragment of the fractured fibula from the fibular notch behind the posterior surface of the distal tibia.
BF is a complex injury affecting multiple structures of the ankle joint, which is still frequently misjudged even today, potentially leading to severe complications.
CT examination, including 3D reconstructions, should be the diagnostic standard in BF, as it provides a complete picture of t… Show more
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