Ankle Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年9月20日 · Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the ankle. Treatment can be nonoperative or operative depending on fracture displacement, ankle stability, presence of syndesmotic injury, and patient activity demands. 1. Talofibular sprain or distal fibular avulsion. 2. Vertical medial malleolus and impaction of anteromedial distal tibia. 1.
Distal fibular fracture (basic) - Radiopaedia.org
Distal fibular fractures are the most common type at the ankle and are usually the result of an inversion injury with or without rotation. They are the extension of a lateral collateral ligament injury. Ankle injuries, like many fractures have a bimodal distribution.
Fibula Fracture: Types, Treatment, Recovery, and More - Healthline
2018年12月7日 · A fibula fracture refers to a break in the bone that stabilizes and supports your ankle and lower leg muscle. Learn how long recovery takes and what to do.
Fibula fractures management - PMC - National Center for …
2021年5月5日 · Isolated distal fibula fractures represent the majority of ankle fractures. These fractures are often the result of a low-energy trauma with external rotation and supination mechanism. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and radiographic exam.
A Review of Distal Fibula Fractures - Sports Medicine Review
Isolated distal fibula fractures account for up to 55-65% of all ankle fractures and can be classified using the Weber classification system.
Distal tibia and-or fibula physeal fractures - Emergency …
Salter-Harris type I distal fibula fractures are the most common ankle fractures. They are often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain or are missed. Tenderness will be located directly over the lateral malleolus rather than at the lateral ligaments
Fibula fractures - UpToDate
2023年10月19日 · Fibular fractures, particularly those involving the ankle and the shaft just proximal, are common. They often result from minor trauma. Initial management is often provided by primary care and emergency clinicians, who must therefore be familiar with these injuries. The diagnosis and management of fibular fractures is discussed here.
Tips for Managing Weber B Ankle Fractures - ACEP Now
2020年4月14日 · Injuries to the distal fibula, below the talar dome, are classified as type A and are stable fractures. Weber C fractures are above the ankle joint and are associated with a syndesmotic injury. Weber C fractures are almost always …
Fibula Fracture: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment - Verywell Health
2023年5月8日 · A fibula fracture, also known as a fibular fracture, can be caused by a severe fall, a direct blow to the outside of the leg, or a severely twisted ankle. Fibula fractures can cause swelling and pain on the outside of the leg, and other symptoms like bruising and numbness.
Management of Distal Fibular Fractures With Minimally Invasive ...
2020年6月7日 · Recently, there has been a growing paradigm shift toward the use of less invasive approaches to surgical management of distal fibular fractures. These techniques range from minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) to intramedullary (IM) …