Maisonneuve injury = proximal fibular fracture + syndesmotic disruption + medial injury (deltoid/medial malleolus). Mechanism: external rotation with pronation. Examine entire fibula in ankle injuries; knee pain/tenderness is a clue. Management centers on syndesmotic stabilization; proximal fibula usually non-op. Avoid missing saphenous nerve injury or peroneal nerve palsy proximally.
What is the primary mechanism of injury associated with a Maisonneuve fracture?
Which of the following injuries is most commonly associated with a Maisonneuve fracture?
What is the best initial imaging study to evaluate for a Maisonneuve fracture?
In a patient with a Maisonneuve fracture, which clinical sign is most indicative of syndesmotic disruption?
Which ligament is primarily disrupted in a Maisonneuve fracture?
What imaging finding is suggestive of a deltoid ligament injury in a Maisonneuve fracture?
What is the preferred management strategy for a Maisonneuve fracture?
Which nerve injury should be monitored in cases of Maisonneuve fractures?
In the context of Lauge-Hansen classification, a Maisonneuve fracture corresponds to which injury pattern?
Why is it important to examine the entire fibula in cases of ankle injuries?
