Malunion of Fibula Fractures Mark Berkowitz, Jennifer Waterman, in Operative Techniques: Foot and Ankle Surgery (Second Edition), 2018 Technique #3: Proximal Fibula Transverse Osteotomy Indications • This osteotomy is indicated with a very proximal fibula fracture such as a Maisonneuve or in cases...
In valgus injuries, which are probably the most common type, there is often an associated lateral metaphyseal fragment and fracture of the proximal fibula. Varus injuries are less common. Flexion injuries are seen in late adolescence. Understanding the direction and displacement of these fractur...
D. WolframC. LottersbergerM. BlauthH. Piza-KatzerDer UnfallchirurgWolfram D, Lottersberger C, Blauth M, Piza-Katzer H (2007) Possible nerve injuries in ankle dislocations. Trimalleolar fracture including the proximal fibula. Unfallchirurg 110:70–74...
has to be carefully weighed against the possibility of delayed bone healing. As a rule, disturbing the fracture environment should be avoided as much as possible. If thefibulais fractured and overriding, its reduction may be helpful in supporting and restoring length to the lateral surface. This...