A Guide to Lateral Malleolus Fracture ![](https://i.imgur.com/n2tK9hr.jpg) Traumatic injuries are known to be the common cause of fractures while the break-in of different bones of our body may have different causes. When it comes to lateral **[malleolus fractures](https://articles.abilogic.com/537356/guide-lateral-malleolus-fracture.html)**, sudden twisting or rolling of the ankle may result in a break at the lateral malleolus. Besides this, a direct blow to the ankle due to an accident or any other reason also causes lateral malleolus fracture. Falling could also break the lateral malleolus in the ankle.