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An in-depth review of Ankle Fractures.
If you're interested in orthopedics you'll definitely want to check this review out!
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If you're interested in orthopedics you'll definitely want to check this review out!
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The ankle is a complex hinge joint comprised of the tibial plafond, talar dome, and distal fibula.
Ankle fractures most commonly occur in elderly females, with roughly 70% being isolated malleolar, 20% being bimalleolar, and 5-10% being trimalleolar. (1)
Ankle fractures most commonly occur in elderly females, with roughly 70% being isolated malleolar, 20% being bimalleolar, and 5-10% being trimalleolar. (1)
When first examining a patient with an ankle injury, you can utilize the Ottawa Ankle Rules to determine if you should x-ray the patient.
Our review of The Ottawa Ankle Rules can be found here:
Our review of The Ottawa Ankle Rules can be found here:
