X Ray Vision: Ankle Problems

81 year-old female with PMH of HTN sustained a mechanical fall at home 24 hours prior to arrival. Comes into ED with persistent left ankle pain and swelling.

xray shows:

fracture(1) fracture2

 

Please describe the fracture and put in a complete read.

 

 

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