Casting is non-inferior to surgery for stress test unstable lateral malleolus fractures Fractures of the ankle that remain ...

Ankle fractures in elderly patients are associated with a low rate of complications, regardless of whether the fractures are treated operatively or nonoperatively. "Surgical intervention for elderly ...

This study aimed to investigate the nature of life impacts following ankle fractures with the intention of describing a thematic conceptual framework based on these lived experiences of people who ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures. Overall, 44.6 ...

Ankle fractures represent one of the most frequently encountered musculoskeletal injuries worldwide, often resulting from low-energy falls or high-impact trauma during sports and daily activities. In ...

Ankle fractures, particularly those involving the distal fibula, represent a significant portion of lower‐limb injuries worldwide. Traditional treatment involves open reduction and internal fixation ...

Although fairly common, management of an isolated lateral malleolus ankle fracture remains challenging for orthopedic surgeons. A central question remains on determining whether surgery or a ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests putting weight on an ankle—also known as weight bearing—within three weeks of recovering from a surgically repaired fracture is ...

An avulsion fracture happens when a tendon or ligament pulls a small fragment of bone from the main bone. These fractures usually occur near joints, such as in the fingers, hips, feet, and ankles.

Thirteen patients and six health professionals were invited to participate in the investigation after responding to the study advertisement (and being deemed appropriate in meeting one of the required ...