About Ankle Fractures

Fracture of the leg, ankle and foot is a common injury pattern. These injuries typically result from a twisting injury or direct impact. The resulting skeletal injury is typically evident immediately as a result of rapid swelling, pain and difficulty or inability to bear weight in the injured leg. The bone(s) involved and the pattern of the fracture dictates the treatment method of choice. Certain fractures are so stable that no casting or immobilization is required. Nondisplaced fractures are often adequately treated with cast immobilization. Displaced fractures, fractures that involve the joint surface or fractures that disrupt the integrity of the ankle socket typically require surgical treatment.

The Procedure

At Regional Orthopedics we have mastered the surgical approaches and implants that are available for treatment of these fractures. The method of surgical exposure and implant choice is customized to each injury and patient for the purpose of achieving the goals of minimal invasion, anatomic fracture reduction and rigid internal fixation. When these goals are achieved and early rehabilitation is instituted the patient can be assured the best possible clinical outcome.