ReviewFoot & ankle orthopaedics2019
Anatomy, Classification, and Management of Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolar Fragment: A Literature Review.
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- [Surgical Treatment of a Posterior Malleolus Fracture: Literature Review].Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca · 2026Review
- Clinical Outcomes Following Posterior Malleolus Fixation in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures: A Prospective Study.Malaysian orthopaedic journal · 2025Article
- Posterior Malleolar Fractures: From the "Forgotten Fragment" to Modern Concepts in Management.Cureus · 2025Review
- Design, Simulation and Functional Testing of a Novel Ankle Exoskeleton with 3DOFs.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Importance of computed tomography in posterior malleolar fractures: Added information to preoperative X-ray studies.World journal of orthopedics · 2023Article
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Abstract
The posterior malleolar fragment is frequently involved in rotational ankle fractures, but diagnosis and definitive management remains controversial. Ankle fractures with a posterior malleolar component that are not identified and treated in a timely manner may contribute significantly to future comorbidities, including continued pain, instability, and the development of arthritis. This article highlights the anatomic features of posterior malleolar ankle fractures, the classification schemes used, and discusses the various nonsurgical and surgical methods currently used. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, expert opinion.
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