Frist Case Report Of Bosworth Fracture Among Albaha Population

Abstract

Background: "The Bosworth injury" is referred to as an irreducible ankle-fracture dislocation in which the proximal fibular shaft fragment locks behind the posterior tibial tubercle. This fracture is distinctive in that it often cannot be reduced by closed method.  To acquire a good final functioning outcome, making a lot of tries might be detrimental and increase the likelihood of future complications.

Case presentation: A 22-year-old man who had[1] injured his right ankle while playing football was evaluated in the emergency room. Patient was in good health but had limited range of motion and pain in the left ankle. X-ray imaging of the ankle revealed an ankle fracture with fibula posterior to tibia entrapment and burst deltoid ligament. A displaced ankle joint, a distal fibular spiral fracture, and significant soft tissue edema were all seen on the CT image. Patient was treated by open reduction and internal fixation with 9-hole plate size 3.5 was placed and fixed with screws 4 above level of fracture and 3 down with one syndesmosis screw to bone

Conclusion: Orthopedic surgeons have difficulties in both diagnosis and treatment related to the Bosworth fracture. When an ankle fracture or dislocation is irreducible, a strong index of suspicion is necessary.