Characteristics and operative management of supination external rotation ankle fractures.
Identification and management of the acutely fractured ankle is discussed by the authors. The Lauge Hansen classification system, and in particular, supination-external rotation injuries, is evaluated. Intraoperative technique, perioperative considerations, and generalized management of these pathologic conditions are reviewed, according to the authors' experiences.
Department of Podiatric Surgery, American International Hospital, Zion, Illinois.
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Reinherz
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Granoff
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Henning
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Ross
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013484:Supination; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods