Open Reduction and Fixation of Lateral Malleolus and Syndesmosis for Ankle Re-Fracture.

Goel, Akshay; Lamba, Collin; Purudappa, Prabhudev Prasad · J Orthop Trauma · 2022

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Rotational ankle fractures are often accompanied with a syndesmotic injury. Furthermore, malreduction of syndesmosis and fibular shortening are frequent errors observed in these cases and often lead to poor functional outcomes. We present a case of Weber C lateral malleolus fracture and distal tibiofibular syndesmotic injury in an active 23-year-old patient. Various techniques for syndesmotic reduction and restoration of fibular length are discussed and demonstrated.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy