For elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a molded, below-knee cast with minimal padding produces similar functional outcomes and fewer drawbacks associated with surgical fixation, according ...

Thirteen patients and six health professionals were invited to participate in the investigation after responding to the study advertisement (and being deemed appropriate in meeting one of the required ...

It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30 per cent to 10 in the most common type of fracture. The key is a ...

Recovering from an ankle fracture is a gradual process that blends medical care, structured exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. Each phase, from swelling control to advanced balance work, supports ...

A posterior malleolus fracture is a break on the lower back side of the shin bone. Ankle surgery is often required to fix a posterior malleolus fracture, and recovery may take months. There were ...

Ankle fractures remain a prevalent and clinically challenging injury, frequently complicated by concomitant intra‐articular lesions that can adversely affect long‐term outcomes. In recognition of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament avulsions were identified in 18.2% of all ankle fractures. Overall, 44.6 ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. The impact of a sprained ankle may travel up the leg and cause the fibula ...

DOCTOR, STUDIES SHOW WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET FOOT AND ANKLE STRESS FRACTURES. THEY’RE PAINFUL AND CAN CERTAINLY SLOW DOWN YOUR ACTIVE LIFE. LACEE ...

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may cause ...