Trimalleolar Fracture of the Bilateral Ankles: A Rare Case Report.

Abstract

Introduction: Ankle fractures are the second most common lower limb fracture after hip fractures. The injuries occur under a variety of conditions such as falls, sports, and road traffic accidents irrespective of age and sex. We report a rare case of trimalleolar fracture of bilateral ankles.

Case report: A 20-year-old girl came to casualty with an alleged history of falling from height in December 2023. After which she sustained injuries over her both ankle joints with no history of any head injury. The patient was examined clinically and radiologically. She was diagnosed with a bilateral trimalleolar fracture. The patient underwent bilateral open reduction and internal fixation of the ankle fractures. The procedures were performed sequentially in a staged procedure. The postoperatively patient was followed up for 1 year.

Conclusion: This case highlights the management and outcome of bilateral ankle trimalleolar fractures, which is one of the rare cases, following a traumatic fall. Multidisciplinary care is essential for achieving optimal outcomes and ensuring an early return to function for patients with such injuries.