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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).
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.
8 sie 2023 · Introduction. Ankle fractures are common injuries that could result from a trivial twisting injury in old frail patients up to high energy trauma in a young population. Treatment of these fractures aims to restore joint stability and alignment to reduce the risk of post-traumatic ankle arthritis. [1] [2] Anatomy of the Ankle Joint.
23 maj 2014 · Every ankle fracture is, by definition, a joint fracture. The goals of surgery are, therefore, always the smooth anatomical reconstruction of the joint surface and the protection of the injured ligamentous structures to enable early postoperative functional therapy of the joint.
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.
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.
Bones [edit | edit source] The ankle is formed by three bones: the talus, tibia and fibula. The anatomical structure of the foot consists of the hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot. Each part of the foot is composed of several bones. The lower leg and foot constitute the ankle. The following bony elements of the ankle joint are part of this structure:
