Malleolus
The malleoli are rounded bony prominences on each side of the ankle. The term refers to two major structures: the medial malleolus, a projection of the distal tibia, and the lateral malleolus, the distal end of the fibula. The name malleolus comes from Latin malleolus, meaning a small hammer, reflecting their peg-like shape.
The medial malleolus forms part of the ankle mortise and contributes to medial stability of the ankle
Fractures of the malleoli are common in ankle injuries. Isolated fractures can involve either the medial or
Imaging typically includes radiographs with ankle, including a mortise view; computed tomography may be used for