title: Fixation of distal fibula fractures: an update.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Justin J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.affiliation: Naval Hospital-Bremerton, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bremerton, WA, USA.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Bozzio
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Fader
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aurora, CO, USA Denver Health Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver, CO, USA Cyril.mauffrey@dhha.org.
authors.forename: Cyril
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mauffrey
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography
keywords: biomechanics; outcome studies; statistical analysis; tendon disorders; trauma