Potts fracture is a fracture in the lower part of the fibula in the ankle, with serious injury of the lower tibial articulation

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Pott’s fracture is a fracture in the lower part of the fibula in the ankle, with serious injury of the lower tibial articulation

A	true
B	false
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A Pott’s fracture is a type of ankle fracture, characterized by a break in the lateral or medial malleolus, one of the bony protrusions on the sides of the ankle. Sometimes both of these bones can break at the same time, usually as the result of a severe ankle sprain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fractures and fracture-dislocations of the distal tibia and fibula involving the joint are loosely referred to as Pott’s fractures. The type of fracture is dependent on the forces that cause the injury. A malleolus fractured by a pushing force usually fractures obliquely, whereas pulling causes a transverse fracture.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pilon fracture is a type of break that occurs at the bottom of the tibia (shinbone) and involves the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint. With this type of injury, the other bone in the lower leg, the fibula, is frequently broken as well.

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