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Management of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures

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Bimalleolar ankle fractures are orthopaedic injuries that may result from high or low energy trauma. They should be evaluated promptly with appropriate imaging, followed by fracture reduction and splinting. Management of soft tissues about the ankle is key in the acute period and will often dictate the next steps in treatment. Surgery is frequently indicated for these fractures, though specific techniques vary considerably depending on the fracture pattern and other factors. Issues include whether fixation is needed for only one malleolus or both, whether syndesmosis fixation is needed, the surgical approach, the specifics of fixation (plate type and location, screw type, position, and number), and more.

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    Amy Ford

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Ford, A., Mullis, B. (2023). Management of Bimalleolar 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_12

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