Stress Fracture of the Medial Pylon: A Case Report in an Elderly Woman

Nieto Edgar

University of the Andes, Medical Surgical Clinical Institute CA, Merida, Venezuela

Dr. Nieto Edgar, University of the Andes, Medical Surgical Clinical Institute CA, Merida, Venezuela.

Keywords: Ankle Fractures; Medial Tibial Pilon; Osteoporosis; Insufficiency Fracture

Abstract

Introduction
Stress fractures in the ankle area are often seen in young athletes and exceptionally in older people.
Case Report
We present a case of an insufficiency fracture of the medial tibial pilon in an osteoporotic elderly woman resulting from a minor trauma, a case not previously reported.
Conclusion This type of fracture in the medial area of the ankle should be carefully evaluated so as not to confuse a fracture of the malleolus with that of the medial tibial pilon and can be treated non-surgically.

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