A trimalleolar ankle fracture is considered unstable and treatment is generally performed
operatively. Computed tomography is important for the operative planning by providing an …

The medial malleolus, once believed to be the primary stabilizer of the ankle, has been the
topic of conflicting clinical and biomechanical data for many decades. Despite the relevant …

Fracture fixation of the medial malleolus in rotationally unstable ankle fractures typically
results in healing with current fixation methods. However, when failure occurs, pullout of the …

Background There are limited data reporting the outcome of patients with non-operatively
managed medial malleolus fractures compared to those treated surgically in the presence of …

Ankle fractures in the elderly pose a significant burden on society and health care in the
United States. Also referred to as low-energy trauma, age-related, or fragility fractures in the …

Background: Evaluation of operative techniques used for medial malleolar fractures by
classifying fracture geometry has not been well documented. Methods: One hundred eleven …

A comparison study of the relative strength of tension-band fixation versus cancellous bone
screw fixation of medial malleolar ankle fractures was performed on ten fresh-frozen lower …

Displaced medial malleolus fractures are considered unstable and typically require open
reduction and internal fixation for anatomic reduction and early joint range of motion. These …

As the geriatric population and orthopedic injuries in that population continues to increase,
1, 2 fracture surgeons should be prepared to surgically manage osteoporotic ankle fractures …

Several methods have been described for fixation of unstable medial malleolar fractures.
Certain patient populations, including the elderly, those with osteoporosis and osteopenia …