The fibula is the smaller of the two shin ... associated ligament or other soft tissue damage). If the fracture occurred at the ankle, it becomes much more complex due to the network of nerves ...

Most fibular fractures can be managed with 1/3 tubular ... Care must be taken to fix the syndesmosis with the ankle in maximum dorsiflexion to avoid compromise of this movement postoperatively.

Distal fibula fractures are common injuries that often occur in conjunction with ankle fractures. These fractures can vary in severity and complexity, necessitating different surgical fixation ...

A broken ankle is a fracture or multiple fractures of one or more of three bones in the ankle joint: the tibia (shinbone), the fibula (outer bone of the lower leg), and the talus. Broken Ankle? Get ...

A lateral malleolus (muh-LEE-uh-lus) fracture is a type of broken ankle that happens when part of the fibula just above the ankle joint fractures. The bony knobs on the inside and outside of the ankle ...

Several studies have investigated the outcomes of fibular nailing versus plate fixation for unstable ankle fractures. One notable study compared these two methods in younger patients (under 65 ...

The Phantom Fibula Nail System expands Paragon 28’s innovative foot and ankle fracture portfolio, which includes various ...

Published results showed time to weight-bearing after open reduction and internal fixation in patients with ankle fractures ...

The Thunder could be without several key players. Jalen Williams (hip strain) is questionable. Chet Holmgren (hip fracture) ...

It is accurate to say that most ankle fractures are produced by abnormal ... Since external rotation produces a fibular fracture with its obliquity in the sagittal plane and abduction a fracture ...