Triplane fractures of the ankle.
Triplane fractures are fractures that occur in three planes. They occur in the adolescent population, with the ankle joint most frequently involved. Early recognition of the complex fracture pattern and appropriate treatment thereafter will maximize the chances of a favourable outcome.
Department of Orthopaedics, University College Hospital, London NW1 2PG.
Shelain
S
Patel
Fares
F
Haddad
D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome