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Title: Posterior Malleolar Fracture Fixation in Semilateral Position: A Review Study of 15 Cases

Authors: Dr Amit Lakhani, Dr Karan Alwadhi, Dr S M Bhatnagar

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i6.183

Abstract

Objective: Ankle fracture is a common orthopedic injury1. Ankle laxity varies depending on the plantar flexion-dorsiflexion position and the direction of the applied force so light rotational forces can cause complex ankle fracture2. Careful evaluation of x rays and clinical examination are mandatory for succeful outcome.

Methods: We reviewed 15 cases of ankle fracture with posterior malleolar involvement. We operated all cases by posterolateral approach in semi lateral position.

Result: Semilateral position and posterolateral approach allows a great exposure of all malleoli. This makes interpretation of fracture and fixation easy.

Conclusion: we strongly recommend semilateral position and posterolateral approach for all fibula fracture with post. malleoli involvement.

Keywords:  posterior malleoli, planter flexion, dorsiflexion, pasterolateral, semilateral.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Amit Lakhani

MMM College and Hospital