Pott's fracture

American  

noun

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

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Pott's fracture British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Pott's fracture

Pott's disease

Example Sentences

The proximity of an easily fractured bone also contributes to prevent dislocation of certain joints—for example, fracture of the clavicle prevents an impinging force expending itself on the shoulder-joint; and the frequency of Colles' fracture of the radius, and of Pott's fracture of the fibula, doubtless accounts to some extent for the rarity of dislocation of the wrist and ankle-joints respectively.

From Project Gutenberg

Surgical Anatomy—Fractures:Pott's fracture;Converse of Pott's fracture;Separation of lower epiphysis;Fracture of talus;Fracture of calcaneus;Fractures of other tarsal bones;Fractures of metatarsal bones;Fractures of phalanges—Dislocations:Of ankle joint;Of inferior tibio-fibular joint;Complete dislocation of talus;Sub-taloid dislocation;Medio-tarsal dislocation;Tarso-metatarsal dislocation;Dislocations of toes.

From Project Gutenberg

The fractures in this region include Pott's fracture, and its converse; separation of the lower epiphysis of the tibia; fractures of the talus, calcaneus, and other tarsal bones; and fractures of the metatarsals and phalanges.

From Project Gutenberg

Pott's Fracture.—It must be understood that various lesions occurring in the region of the ankle-joint are included under the clinical term “Pott's fracture.”

From Project Gutenberg

Mal-union of Pott's fracture may necessitate re-fracture by means of a Jones' wrench, used in the same manner as for club-foot, or the parts are exposed by operation; the bone is divided by means of an osteotome, the foot forcibly inverted, and the limb put up in the same way as in a recent fracture.

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