Pott's fracture


noun

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

Origin of Pott's fracture

see origin at Pott's disease

British Dictionary definitions for pott's fracture

Pott's fracture

noun

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

Word Origin for Pott's fracture

C18: see Pott's disease

Medical definitions for pott's fracture

Pott's fracture

n.

A fracture of the lower part of the fibula and of the bony prominence near the ankle joint, causing the foot to turn out.