Pott's fracture


noun
  1. a fracture of the lower fibula and of the malleolus of the tibia, resulting in outward displacement of the foot.

Origin of Pott's fracture

1
see origin at Pott's disease

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British Dictionary definitions for Pott's fracture

Pott's fracture

noun
  1. a fracture of the lower part of the fibula, usually with dislocation of the ankle

Origin of Pott's fracture

1
C18: see Pott's disease

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