ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification - Describes ...

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ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx

progresses from Stage 1 to involve more areas.
- 4 general areas of injury:
  * ATFL ligament tear
  * LM fx
  * PM fx (or PTFL tear)
  * MM fx (or deltoid ligament tear)


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