Ankle stability in ankle fracture

Laura-Ann Lambert; Luke Falconer; Lyndon Mason

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2020.03.010

Ankle stability in ankle fracture

J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 May-Jun;11(3):375-379. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.03.010. Epub 2020 Mar 28.

Authors

Laura-Ann Lambert¹, Luke Falconer¹, Lyndon Mason¹

Affiliation

¹ Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.

Abstract

Restoration of normal ankle kinematics should be the all-encompassing ethos in the approach to management of ankle fractures. To do this, the ligamentous stabilisers must also form part of its assessment and definitive management and be considered during index fracture fixation surgery. This article is a review of the anatomy, mechanics and clinical testing of instability in ankle fractures.

Keywords: Ankle fracture; Ankle instability; Fibular; Ligaments; Malleolar.

Publication types

Review