Arthroscopically Assisted Open Reduction–Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures: Significance of the Arthroscopic Ankle Drive-through Sign

Standalone open reduction–internal fixation (ORIF) of unstable ankle fractures is the current standard of care. Intraoperative stress radiographs are useful for assessing the extent of ligamentous disruption, but arthroscopic visualization has been shown to be more accurate. Concomitant arthroscopy...

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Main Authors: William W. Schairer, M.D., Benedict U. Nwachukwu, M.D., M.B.A., David M. Dare, M.D., Mark C. Drakos, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628716000207