Outcomes Following Nonoperative Treatment of Isolated Posterior Malleolar Ankle Fractures
Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Ankle fractures are common injuries, however isolated posterior malleolar fractures are rare. Axial loading of the foot in hyper-plantarflexion is thought to be the most likely mechanism of injury for this fracture pattern. Management of isolated posteri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-09-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011417S000169 |