potts
n. countablen. a specific type of bone break that happens in the ankle. It usually involves a fracture of the fibula bone near the joint.
n. a fracture of the distal end of the fibula, often accompanied by injury to the tibial articulation or medial malleolus. Named after surgeon Percivall Pott; typically capitalised in medical contexts.
The athlete suffered a Potts fracture during the game.
After the fall, the X-ray confirmed a Potts fracture, requiring the patient to wear a cast for several weeks.
While many ankle injuries are simple sprains, a Potts fracture involves a specific break of the fibula that can compromise the stability of the entire joint if not treated correctly.
Often used in the possessive form 'Pott's' or as an attributive noun in 'Potts fracture'.