title: Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach to Distal Fibula Fractures: A Technique Tip.
abstract: Wound complications following ankle fracture surgery are a major concern. Through the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques some of these complications can be mitigated. Recent investigations have reported on percutaneous fixation of distal fibula fractures demonstrating similar radiographic and functional outcomes to traditional open approaches. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe in detail the minimally invasive surgical approach for distal fibula fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gonzalez
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chien
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ghorbanhoseini
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: John Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kwon
keywords: Ankle fractures; Distal fibula fracture; Minimally invasive surgery; Wound complications