A Pott's fracture is located in the ankle. Specifically, it involves a break in one or both of the malleoli, which are the bony prominences on either side of your ankle joint.
Essentially, a Pott's fracture affects the ends of the tibia (shinbone) and/or fibula (the smaller bone in the lower leg) where they form the ankle joint. This typically occurs as a result of a severe ankle sprain.
Here's a breakdown:
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Medial Malleolus: This is the bony bump on the inside of your ankle, which is the end of the tibia.
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Lateral Malleolus: This is the bony bump on the outside of your ankle, which is the end of the fibula.
A Pott's fracture can involve one or both of these malleoli, and sometimes also the posterior malleolus (the back part of the tibia), making it a complex ankle fracture.
