Oblique uncomplicated fracture of the lateral malleolus

The fracture is best seen on the lateral view (arrow). The anteroposterior (AP) x-ray demonstrates the symmetry of the joint: the distance between the superior aspect of the medial malleolus and the talus is equal to the distance between the tibial plafond and the talus (arrowheads). This relationship must be confirmed on the mortise view. Provided there is no injury to the deltoid ligament, this is a stable injury and surgical intervention is not needed.