Best Practice Case Studies-Proximal Fibula Fracture

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The video discusses the evaluation of ankle injuries, specifically focusing on proximal fibular fractures. A 24-year-old patient presented with such a fracture after an ankle injury. Healing was suggested by a follow-up radiograph showing bony bridging. Important aspects include checking for proximal fibular fractures in cases with isolated medial or posterior malleolar fractures or medial clear space widening without fracture. The Weber and Lauge-Hansen classifications are used for categorizing ankle fractures. Weber classification relates to the syndesmosis, while Lauge-Hansen focuses on injury mechanism. Proper assessment of the tibiofibular syndesmosis is essential, including checking the incisura tibialis and medial clear space.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 10

Topic Foot and Ankle

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2nd Edition, CASE 10

2nd Edition

Foot and Ankle

ankle injuries

proximal fibular fractures

Weber classification

Lauge-Hansen classification

tibiofibular syndesmosis