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case_images: Clinical image of the left ankle deformation.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: The patient presented with a deformed left ankle with a 6-cm wound on the lateral aspect (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Clinical image of the left ankle deformation.
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: The patient presented with a deformed left ankle with a 6-cm wound on the lateral aspect (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Anteroposterior post-reduction radiographic view of the left ankle.
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Post-reduction radiographs revealed a well-reduced tibiotalar articulation with no evidence of bony lesions (Figures 3, 4).
case_images: Lateral post-reduction radiographic view of the left ankle.
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: Post-reduction radiographs revealed a well-reduced tibiotalar articulation with no evidence of bony lesions (Figures 3, 4).
case_images: Intraoperative image of the left ankle illustrating a tear of the articular capsule and lateral ligament complex.
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case_images: FIG5
case_images: In the operating room, we performed intensive debridement, followed by a deeper exploration of the ankle joint, which revealed a tear of the anterior articular capsule, the anterior talofibular ligament, and the calcaneofibular ligament, associated with ankle lateral instability (Figure 5).
case_images: Clinical image demonstrating full flexion range of motion.
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case_images: FIG6
case_images: After 18 months of follow-up, the patient regained full range of motion with no pain or instability (Figures 6, 7).
case_images: Clinical image illustrating full extension range of motion.
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case_images: FIG7
case_images: After 18 months of follow-up, the patient regained full range of motion with no pain or instability (Figures 6, 7).