title: The posterior antiglide plate for fixation of fractures of the lateral malleolus.
abstract: Anatomical reduction and internal fixation of displaced lateral malleolar fractures are the cornerstone of the operative treatment of ankle fractures. The classical method of fixation is the application of one-third tubular plates laterally to the distal fibula, a technique, however, that has several disadvantages. In exceptional cases and under special circumstances we prefer a dorsal approach with the use of an antiglide plate. Indications, technique and experiences are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Bosch Medicentrum, Willem-Alexander Hospital, 'Shertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wissing
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: van Laarhoven
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: van der Werken
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male