X-ray of ankle fractures
Author:
Mikael Häggström [notes 1]
Contents
Planning
Choice of modality
In ankle trauma:
- X-ray of ankle fractures is generally the initial investigation of choice.
- CT of fractures can be used for a highly suspected complex fracture.
Evaluation
Ankle fractures commonly involve the malleoli. When applicable, classify as:
- Bimalleolar, when involving both the medial and lateral malleolus.
- Trimalleolar, when also involving the posterior process of the distal tibia.
Lateral malleolar fractures
The Weber classification system applies to fractures of the distal fibula:[1]
- For further information on evaluation and reporting on fractures in general, see X-ray of fractures
Notes
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References
- ↑ Mcrae, Ronald; Esser, Max. Practical Fracture Treatment (Fifth ed.). p. 382. ISBN 978-0-443-06876-8.