Mechanism of posterior malleolar fracture of the ankle

Abstract. Objectives:. Ankle fracture treatment involves reduction of the bone fragments and stabilization of the joint by reversing the mechanics of injury. For posterior malleolar fracture however, the true mechanism is not understood, leading to a lack of consistent guidance on how to best treat...

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Main Authors: Naoki Haraguchi, MD, Robert S. Armiger, MSBME
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2020-06-01
Series:OTA International
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000060