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81 y/o man, s/p minor trauma, leg & ankle pain

Presentation

An 81-year-old man presented with persistent left lower leg and ankle pain following minor trauma. On physical examination, there was tenderness in the lower aspect of the left leg.

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Plain radiographs of ankle and distal tibia
Second radiograph after treatment

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