The Patel-Sharma fracture involves a fibular-sided avulsion of the Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (PITFL), a unique ...
These injuries have no potential for displacement. Therefore, immobilization for 3 to 4 weeks is needed only for comfort and protection, with weight bearing as tolerated. Because of the potential ...
Medial malleolar fractures are injuries that occur at the inner part of the ankle, specifically involving the medial malleolus, which is the bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle.
Since his description, the term "Pott's fracture" has often been applied to bimalleolar fractures; however, in Pott's original description, neither malleolus was broken, which makes the eponym ...