Primarily misdiagnosed bosworth lesion in a pilon fracture with soft-tissue problems-a case report
Abstract
This case report highlights two critical aspects of a complex ankle injury. It first presents a specific and rare injury pattern: a Bosworth fracture-dislocation occurring in conjunction with a tibial pilon fracture. Most consequentially, the key lesion was not identified initially and, therefore, was not treated promptly. This diagnostic failure directly led to severe soft-tissue complications, which compromised the surgical plan, delayed definitive treatment, and increased the risk of a poor outcome.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Bone fractures and treatments
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Foot & Ankle Surgery Techniques Reports & Cases
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 100599–100599
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN