ReviewWorld journal of orthopedics2021
Fibula fractures management.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- The fibular intramedullary nail versus plate fixation for ankle fractures in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Pooled it
- Influence of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures by Surgical Versus Conservative Management in Adult Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Comparative Analysis of Intramedullary Nail versus Plate Fixation for Fibula Fracture in Supination External Rotation Type IV Ankle Injury.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Trial
- Moth-Eaten Osteolysis of Multiple Foot Bones After a Conservatively Treated "Stable" Ankle Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Fibular Nonunion: A Systematic Review of Incidence, Diagnosis, and Treatment Outcomes.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Double mini-locking plates for unstable Danis-Weber B distal fibular fractures: superior functional outcomes and lower implant removal rates.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Lateral Plate Versus Isolated Lag Screw Fixation of Unstable Distal Fibula Fractures: A Systematic Review.Advances in orthopedics · 2026Article
- Biomechanical comparison of double mini-locking plate versus lateral locking plate for Danis-Weber B distal fibula fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Isolated distal fibula fractures can be treated with locking screw plates with an immediate postoperative weight-bearing.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2025Article
- The Influence of Timing of Surgery on Postoperative Length of Hospital Stay in Closed Ankle Fractures.Cureus · 2024Article
- Robot-Assisted Reduction of the Ankle Joint via Multi-Body 3D-2D Image Registration.IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics · 2024Article
- Current Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Fibular Fractures: A National Database Study of Intramedullary vs. Plate Fixation Practice Patterns, Complications, and Cost.Advances in orthopedics · 2024Article
- Residual Medial Ankle Pain After the Delayed Union of a Lateral Malleolus Fracture: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
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8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Isolated distal fibula fractures represent the majority of ankle fractures. These fractures are often the result of a low-energy trauma with external rotation and supination mechanism. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and radiographic exam. Stress X-rays have a role in detecting associated mortise instability. Management depends on fracture type, displacement and associated ankle instability. For simple, minimally displaced fractures without ankle instability, conservative treatment leads to excellent results. Conservative treatment must also be considered in overaged unhealthy patients, even in unstable fractures. Surgical treatment is indicated when fracture or ankle instability are present, with several techniques described. Outcome is excellent in most cases. Complications regarding wound healing are frequent, especially with plate fixation, whereas other complications are uncommon.
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