Non-union of Weber B distal fibula fractures: A case series

Non-union of Weber B distal fibula fractures: A case series

Abstract Non-union of distal fractures of the fibula type Weber B is rare. Undisplaced and minimally displaced isolated lateral malleolar fractures (Weber B) usually unite without operative intervention. We present three cases of lateral malleolus non-union in healthy individuals. Two were treated w...

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Veröffentlicht in:Foot and ankle surgery 2010-09, Vol.16 (3), p.e63-e67
Hauptverfasser: McGonagle, Lorcan, MRCS, Ralte, Peter, MRCS, Kershaw, Steven, FRCS T+O
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Ankle
Ankle Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Ankle Injuries - surgery
Fibula - injuries
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Fracture Healing
Fractures, Ununited - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Ununited - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Non-union
Orthopedics
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Weber B
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Non-union of distal fractures of the fibula type Weber B is rare. Undisplaced and minimally displaced isolated lateral malleolar fractures (Weber B) usually unite without operative intervention. We present three cases of lateral malleolus non-union in healthy individuals. Two were treated with internal fixation plus bone grafting. The third patient remained asymptomatic and therefore did not undergo surgery for the fracture.
ISSN:1268-7731
1460-9584
DOI:10.1016/j.fas.2010.03.008