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Management of Unimalleolar Ankle Fractures

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Ankle fractures comprise nearly 10% of all fractures and the incidence will likely rise with an increasing population age. The ankle functions as a mobile mortise and tenon joint. The integrity of the mortise depends on the osseous and ligamentous restraints provided by the lateral, medial, and posterior malleoli. Assessment of fractures about the ankle depends on thorough history, examination, and imaging to guide treatment. Management options are dictated by stability and range from closed treatment to open reduction and internal fixation. In the subsequent chapter, we discuss unimalleolar ankle fractures and current guidelines and trends in treatment algorithms.

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    Patrick M. Pallitto, Andrew T. Chen & Robert F. Ostrum

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Pallitto, P.M., Chen, A.T., Ostrum, R.F. (2023). Management of Unimalleolar Ankle Fractures. In: Herscovici Jr., D., Anglen, J.O., Early, J.S. (eds) Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33537-2_11

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