Skeletal Trauma

Maisonneuve Fracture

Maisonneuve Fracture

Fracture of the proximal half of the fibula.
Results from strong eversion at the ankle joint.
Disruption of the tibiofibular syndesmosis occurs as well as fracture of the medial malleolus or tearing of the tibiofibular ligament. A greater extent of damage is done to the interosseous membrane when the fracture is more proximal.

Mortise and AP views