A Novel Algorithm for Isolated Weber B Ankle Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 51 Nonsurgically Treated Patients

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 24; no. 9; p. 645
• Main Authors: Holmes, James R, Acker, 2nd, William B, Murphy, Joshua M, McKinney, Amy, Kadakia, Anish R, Irwin, Todd A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Algorithms; Ankle Fractures - complications; Ankle Fractures - diagnostic imaging; Ankle Fractures - physiopathology; Ankle Joint - diagnostic imaging; Ankle Joint - physiopathology; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Joint Instability - diagnostic imaging; Joint Instability - etiology; Male; Prospective Studies; Radiography - methods; Retrospective Studies; Weight-Bearing

Stability of isolated Weber B ankle fractures can be difficult to determine. Using weight-bearing radiographs, a reliable method to determine the stability of isolated Weber B ankle fractures is described. A retrospective review of prospectively gathered data was performed. Weber B ankle fractures w...