Fixation of distal fibula fractures: an update

Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Dec;35(12):1367-75. doi: 10.1177/1071100714555712. Epub 2014 Oct 17.

Authors

Justin J Mitchell¹, James R Bailey², Anthony E Bozzio¹, Ryan R Fader¹, Cyril Mauffrey³

Affiliations

¹ University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA.
² Naval Hospital-Bremerton, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bremerton, WA, USA.
³ University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA Denver Health Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver, CO, USA Cyril.mauffrey@dhha.org.

PMID: 25326316
DOI: 10.1177/1071100714555712

No abstract available

Keywords: biomechanics; outcome studies; statistical analysis; tendon disorders; trauma.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
Ankle Injuries / surgery
Bone Nails
Bone Plates
Female
Fibula / injuries*
Fibula / surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods*
Fracture Healing / physiology
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone / surgery*
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Intra-Articular Fractures / diagnostic imaging
Intra-Articular Fractures / surgery*
Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
Joint Dislocations / surgery*
Male
Patient Positioning
Prognosis
Radiography