Classification of posterior malleolar fractures in ankle fractures
Authors:
J. Bartoníček 1,2; S. Rammelt 3; D. Klika 4; O. Naňka 2; M. Tuček 1; K. Kostlivý 5; MUDr. Václav Vaněček 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika ortopedie 1. LF Univerzity Karlovy a ÚVN − FVN Praha
1; Anatomický ústav 1. LF Univerzity Karlovy, Praha
2; University Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden
3; Radiologické oddělení ÚVN – FVN Praha
4; Chirurgická klinika 1. LF Univerzity Karlovy a Thomayerova nemocnice, Praha
5
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2018, roč. 97, č. 2, s. 52-59.
Category:
Review
Overview
The study presents an overview of the most common radiography and CT-based classifications of posterior malleolar fractures in ankle fracture-dislocations. Their analysis has shown that posterior malleolar fractures largely vary in size and shape. Evaluation of fractures by plain radiographs is inadequate. A detailed assessment of the fragment shape and course of fracture lines requires CT examination in all three projections, followed by 3D CT reconstructions.
Key words:
ankle fracture – dislocations − trimalleolar fractures − posterior malleolar fractures − classification
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