Medial Malleolar Fractures
Management
Displaced
- ORIF
- 20% risk of non union
Undisplaced
- can usually manage in cast
- still small risk of non union
Approaches
AO surgery reference posteromedial approach ankle
Fixation options
Large fracture | Small fracture | Vertical fracture |
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2 partially threaded screws | Tension band wire | Buttress plate |