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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026

A novel classification system for avulsion fractures of the distal fibula based on arthroscopy-assisted measurement and significance to surgery and rehabilitation.

Linguo He, Qiang Teng, Wenrui Wu, Fangling Wang, Boyuan Zheng, Dahai Hu, Xiaofei Zheng, Huige Hou

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Linguo HeDepartment of Orthopedics, Dongsheng Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China.
Qiang TengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Wenrui WuDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Fangling WangDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Boyuan ZhengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Dahai HuDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Xiaofei ZhengDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Huige HouDepartment of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

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Background: There are difficulties in clinically diagnosing avulsion fractures of the distal fibula, although arthroscopic examination is an effective diagnostic method. To propose a novel classification scheme for avulsion fractures of the distal fibula, and further provide guidance for surgical and rehabilitation strategies. Methods: Data from 152 patients diagnosed with avulsion fractures of the distal fibula between February 1, 2019, and April 30, 2023, were included in this study. The characteristics of avulsion fractures of the distal fibula according to arthroscopic observations were identified, and concomitant intra-articular pathology was described and recorded. Results: Forty-five females and 107 males were enrolled. According to the size and relationship between the bone fragments and the ligaments, avulsion fractures were classified into the following types: A1 ( Conclusion: This study established a new classification system for avulsion fractures of the distal fibula. Based on this classification system, we have proposed a serial management for different types of avulsion fractures, which provides certain reference value for clinical treatment.

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arthroscopyavulsion fractureclassificationfibularehabilitation

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PMCPMC13600903

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