Mechanism
1. Rapid foot inversion with ankle dorsiflexion
Signs
1. Tender anterior and inferior to lateral malleolus
Radiology: Ankle XRay
1. Fracture best seen on mortise view
2. Subtalar effusion may be present on lateral view
Management
1. Non-weight bearing Short Leg Cast indications
  1. Small fragment displaced less than 2 mm
2. Surgical management
  1. Large or displaced Fracture fragment
References
1. Judd (2002) Am Fam Physician 66(5):785-94

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