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Fractures of the peroneal malleolus: Current concepts
B Olías-López1, J Boluda-Mengod1, D Rendón-Díaz2
1Unidad de Trauma, Servicio de Traumatología y Cirugía Ortopédica, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias, España.
Abstract:
Ankle fractures represent up to 9% of all fractures, with an increased incidence in the elderly population. Among these fractures, isolated fractures of the lateral malleolus are the most common, representing 65-70% of all cases. The therapeutic decision-making primarily relies on the stability of the ankle ring, considering it stable if affected at one point and unstable if two or more points are affected. Surgical treatment focuses on restoring the length of the fibula, joint reconstruction, stabilizing the syndesmosis, and providing a stable fixation. It is crucial to rule out associated injuries that may influence therapeutic management. This article reviews the evaluation and management of lateral malleolus fractures, proposes a decision-making algorithm, and examines several fibular fixation options.
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