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Pott's fracture

noun

  1. a fracture of the lower fibula and of the malleolus of the tibia, resulting in outward displacement of the foot.

Pott's fracture

noun

  1. a fracture of the lower part of the fibula, usually with dislocation of the ankle

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Origin of Pott's fracture1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Pott's fracture1

C18: see Pott's disease

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