title: Single Oblique Incision for Simultaneous Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of the Posterior Malleolus and Anterior Syndesmosis.
abstract: Several surgical approaches to the posterior malleolus have been described. However, these approaches may make it difficult for fixation of associated lateral malleolar and anterior syndesmotic fractures. A single incision approach is described that allows safe access to the posterior malleolus while also facilitating access to the lateral malleolus and anterior syndesmosis.
authors.affiliation: Surgeon, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland. Electronic address: niallmcg@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Niall P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: McGoldrick
authors.affiliation: Surgeon, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland.
authors.forename: Evelyn P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: Surgeon, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University College Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland.
authors.forename: Stephen R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kearns
mesh_terms: D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods; D056888:Patient Positioning; D020127:Recovery of Function; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Volkmann's fracture; ankle; surgical approach