Although fairly common, management of an isolated lateral malleolus ankle fracture remains challenging for orthopedic surgeons. A central question remains on determining whether surgery or a ...

Isolated fractures of the lateral malleolus are the most common type of ankle fractures. The Weber classification system is commonly used to describe these fractures and is based on the level of the ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

PHOENIX — The adequacy of stress tests to indicate operative treatment for lateral malleolus fractures has been questioned by a recent investigation by researchers who introduced a novel protocol for ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

Adjei, MD Key Takeaways Ankle pain is often caused by injuries like sprains, tendonitis, and fractures.Treatment for ankle ...

A Maisonneuve fracture is a combination of a spiral fracture of the proximal fibula and a syndesmotic injury to the ankle. Maisonneuve fractures often require surgical fixation of the unstable ankle.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 75-year-old man presented to the ED with left ankle pain after a low-speed fall off a motorcycle that resulted ...

Step into the world of music and medicine as we unravel the tale of rapper Kid Cudi's electrifying Coachella performance turned painful mishap. Amidst the pulsating beats and roaring crowds, the ...