The internal fixation of ankle fracture repair.
A descriptive overview of the type of internal fixation, the biomechanical principles of this fixation technique, and the methods of application are outlined. Clinical illustrations demonstrate some of the more commonly used internal fixation techniques.
Savage
T J
TJ
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Center for Medical Education, Denver, CO 80218, USA.
McGarry
J J
JJ
Stone
P A
PA
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery