Bilateral Medial Malleolus Stress Fractures in a High School Athlete Treated With Open Reduction Internal Fixation

Pediatric medial malleolus stress fracture is a rare pathology and has limited data on management. The authors present a case of bilateral medial malleolus stress fracture treated with operative fixation followed by a course of immobilization and protected weight-bearing.

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