Fractures and syndesmotic injuries can affect many of the bones that make up the foot and ankle. Varied techniques and implants are available for operative fixation.
Fractures and Syndesmosis
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5th Metatarsal Fractures
Fractures of the 5th metatarsal encompass tuberosity avulsion fractures, Jones fractures, and diaphyseal stress fractures. Critical evaluation of the mechanism of injury, anatomic variations of the foot and ankle, and activity level of the patient is e...
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Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures vary in location, type, and morphology, including unimalleolar, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar fracture patterns. Successful outcomes depend on radiographic indications for conservative treatment or surgical intervention.
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Ankle Syndesmosis
The ankle syndesmosis plays an integral role in stabilizing the ankle joint. Syndesmotic injuries commonly occur with concomitant ankle injury and require careful evaluation of the injury pattern to help determine treatment options, ranging from nonope...
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Calcaneus Fractures
Calcaneus fractures vary in severity depending on the amount of displacement and intra-articular involvement. Careful evaluation of the fracture pattern, along with patient-specific considerations, helps determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
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Pilon (Distal Tibia) Fractures
Pilon fractures are comminuted fractures of the weight-bearing surface of the distal tibia. These complex fractures are evaluated and treated differently than standard ankle fractures and typically require time-sensitive surgical fixation and reduction.