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Skeletal Radiology

06-04-2024 | Ankle Fracture | Review Article

Radiologic evaluation of ankle fracture malunions of the fibula

Authors: Sam Si-Hyeong Park, Timothy L. Miao, Ali Naraghi, Dorota Linda, Lawrence M. White

Published in: Skeletal Radiology

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Abstract

Ankle fractures involving the distal fibula are common injuries. Malreductions and subsequent malunions of the distal fibula can result in worse clinical outcomes and posttraumatic arthritis. The ability to accurately evaluate and identify malreductions and malunions of the distal fibula is important. A number of different radiographic and CT measurements have been described to assess fibular length and rotation. This review highlights various radiologic measures and discusses their advantages and limitations.
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Metadata
Title
Radiologic evaluation of ankle fracture malunions of the fibula
Authors
Sam Si-Hyeong Park
Timothy L. Miao
Ali Naraghi
Dorota Linda
Lawrence M. White
Publication date
06-04-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword
Ankle Fracture
Published in
Skeletal Radiology
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-024-04663-x