title: Ankle fractures.
abstract: Although ankle injuries are common, it is imperative for the treating physician to be able to identify the mechanism of injury and accurately restore the normal anatomy of the ankle joint. Attention must be given to restoring the normal alignment and length of the fibula because of its dominant role in controlling talar stability. The medial ankle must not be overlooked, with the role of the deltoid taken into consideration. With a thorough understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury, and fixation techniques, repair of the damaged ankle joint can lead to rewarding outcomes for the patient and physician.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Broadlawns Medical Center; 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA. dmandi@broadlawns.org
authors.forename: Denise M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Mandi
authors.forename: W Ashton
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Nickles
authors.forename: Vincent J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Mandracchia
authors.forename: Jennifer B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Halligan
authors.forename: Patris A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Toney
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans