Tillaux Fracture

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The tillaux fracture consists of avulsion of the anterior lateral margin of the distal tibia. It is caused by a twisting injury. The anterior tibiofibular ligament avulses a small portion of the tibia.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionALateral radiograph of the ankle. This reveals a fracture of the anterolateral aspect of the tibia.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionBAP radiograph of the ankle. The fracture is not well seen on this radiograph.

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