The safe zone of distal fibula was determined based on the classification of lateral malleolus fossa

The safe zone of distal fibula was determined based on the classification of lateral malleolus fossa

Abstract Background Lateral malleolus fractures are very common, and the distal fibular geometry is complex. This study aimed to classify the lateral malleolus fossa (MF) into different types by characterizing the lateral MF imaging morphology and exploring the relationship between the lateral MF an...

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Main Authors: Gui-xuan You, Lei Huang, Ming-hui Li, Bin Xiong, Wan-lin Peng, Hou-yin Shi, Lei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Lateral malleolar fossa
Fibular fracture
Internal fixation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04194-6

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