title: Non-union of Weber B distal fibula fractures: a case series.
abstract: Non-union of distal fractures of the fibula type Weber B is rare. Undisplaced and minimally displaced isolated lateral malleolar fractures (Weber B) usually unite without operative intervention. We present three cases of lateral malleolus non-union in healthy individuals. Two were treated with internal fixation plus bone grafting. The third patient remained asymptomatic and therefore did not undergo surgery for the fracture.
authors.affiliation: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 3BL, United Kingdom. lorcanmcgonagle@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Lorcan
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McGonagle
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ralte
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kershaw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult