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Is Prominent Soft Tissue Swelling Overlying The Lateral Malleolus A Concern?
Corticated ossific density near the tip of the distal fibula is unchanged, likely sequela of a prior injury. There is no acute fracture identified. Prominent soft tissue swelling overlying the lateral malleolus. What does this mean it was from my xray
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Hi,
Corticated density means where the bone fractured previously it may again form a new bone to form fusion that is showing in your X-ray. It means you have old fracture of fibula.
If a bone is described as "corticated" that would indicate some part of it has thickened and hardened more than usual. Please consult your Orthopedics he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Corticated density means where the bone fractured previously it may again form a new bone to form fusion that is showing in your X-ray. It means you have old fracture of fibula.
If a bone is described as "corticated" that would indicate some part of it has thickened and hardened more than usual. Please consult your Orthopedics he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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