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7 gru 2021 · Oblique fractures occur when your bone is broken at an angle. The fracture is a straight line that’s angled across the width of your bone. They’re usually caused by landing on your bone at an angle after a fall, or when your bone is hit suddenly from an angle (like in a car accident).
16 lis 2021 · 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. Epidemiology. Ankle injuries, like many fractures have a bimodal distribution.
7 gru 2018 · Fibula fractures occur around the ankle, knee, and middle of the leg. There are different types of fractures, which can also affect treatment and recovery. These types include: lateral...
By adhering to the described criteria more than 90% of all isolated nondisplaced fractures of the distal fibula can be managed nonoperatively with excellent results.
A Review of Distal Fibula Fractures. Isolated distal fibula fractures account for up to 55-65% of all ankle fractures (4). There are many different classifications used for these fractures. For the purpose of this review, we will use the Danis-Weber criteria for lateral fibula fractures.
7 cze 2020 · While medial malleolar fractures can be fixated with less invasive techniques, the current gold standard for operative treatment for fractures of the distal fibula consists of open reduction and internal fixation with a fibular plate and screws (1, 5-10).
19 paź 2023 · 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.
