Pott's fracture

noun

: a fracture of the lower part of the fibula often accompanied with injury to the tibial articulation so that the foot is dislocated outward

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“Pott's fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Pott%27s%20fracture. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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