Nonunion of a fracture of the lateral malleolus: a case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Nonunion of a fracture of the lateral malleolus is a rare condition. We present a case of established nonunion of a fracture of the lateral malleolus confirmed and treated surgically, using debridement and internal fixation with autologous bone graft. At 5-year follow-up, the fracture was united but the patient still showed clinical signs of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Male gender, supination fractures, Weber type C fractures, and primary internal fixation are cited as possible risk factors. Prognosis is variable.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- Fractures, Ununited
Anatomy
- ankle