Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach to Distal Fibula Fractures: A Technique Tip

Authors

  • Bonnie Chien Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
  • John Y. Kwon Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, BIDMC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, BIDMC, Boston, USA
  • Mohammad Ghorbanhoseini Orthopedic Surgeon, Harvard Medical School, BIDMC, Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics, Boston, USA
  • Tyler A. Gonzalez Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
Abstract:

  Wound complications following ankle fracture surgery are a major concern. Through the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques some of these complications can be mitigated. Recent investigations have reported on percutaneous fixation of distal fibula fractures demonstrating similar radiographic and functional outcomes to traditional open approaches. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe in detail the minimally invasive surgical approach for distal fibula fractures.

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volume 5  issue 1

pages  39- 45

publication date 2017-01-01

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