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13 gru 2019 · Ankle fractures usually involve rotational forces transmitted through the foot and talus and onto the overlying malleoli. The resulting fracture pattern and injured ligaments depends on the foot position and direction of external force at the point of injury (Figure 3).
30 paź 2024 · Ankle fractures are very common injuries to the ankle which generally occur due to a twisting mechanism. 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.
The ankle joint complex can be divided into three parts: the talocrural, talocalcaneonavicular and subtalar parts. The talocrural (TC) joint is formed by three bones and a complex ligamentous apparatus. The tibia, fibula and talus are connected by the collateral ligaments and the syndesmotic ligament complex.[1]
7 kwi 2021 · This article provides an overview of the key perioperative factors that need to be considered in cases of ankle fracture and the relevant clinical guidelines.
7 maj 2024 · ankle fracture is anatomic restoration and healing of the ankle mortise. 95, 177, 178 In this chapter, we will discuss the pertinent anatomic and biomechanic considerations and how they affect injury characteristics. Evaluation of the suspected ankle fracture will include a detailed history,
2 lip 2024 · Definition. The term 'ankle fracture' most commonly refers to fracture types in which one or more of either the medial, lateral, or posterior malleolus is broken. It may be associated with dislocation of the ankle joint.
6 kwi 2022 · Ankle fractures are increasingly common injuries that necessitate a careful approach for proper management. Over five million ankle injuries occur each year in the United States alone [ 1 ].
