Radiography revealed a displaced fracture of the left fibula at the level of the ankle joint. This case report documents the surgical treatment of a displaced distal fibula fracture using minimally invasive intramedullary nailing of the fibula. At 4 months' follow-up, the patient was walking with...
Fig 3. (A) After the saw cuts, the protective K-wire is left in place during the opening to enhance hinge resistance to fracture. (B) The osteotomy is gradually opened using osteotomes. (C) The final opening is made when the plate is secured on the distal tibia using 4-mm plugs wit...
The technique involves open reduction and internal fixation of the associated fibular fracture when present, followed by temporary external fixation of the tibia until swelling has resolved. Subsequent limited, but open reduction and internal fixation of the articular fragments when displaced followed by ...