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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.

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

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