Therapy The first measures to be taken by the layperson in the case of an external ankle fracture are cooling, elevating and relieving the affected foot. A doctor should definitely be consulted, as only he or she can determine the extent of the fracture and thus the necessary therapy through appropriate examinations and imaging procedures. … Therapy | Treating a fracture of the lateral malleolus without surgery
Definiton The outer ankle fracture is a fracture of the fibula on the lower leg. It is one of the so-called ankle fractures and is the most common adult bone fracture in the leg area. The ankle joint of the foot is a connecting joint between the lower leg and the foot. The joint fork … Treating a fracture of the lateral malleolus without surgery
Fibular fracture, malleolar fracture, bimalleolar fracture, trimalleolar fracture, Weber fractures, fracture of the fibula, fracture of the external ankle, Definition Ankle fractures such as the outer ankle fracture are fractures of the ankle joint fork with varying degrees of pronounced fracture. Both the inner and the outer ankle can be affected. With 10% of fractures, … Outer ankle fracture
Diagnostics If there is reasonable suspicion of an ankle fracture, an X-ray of the ankle joint should always be taken in two planes (from the front (a. p. -image) and from the side). This is important to confirm the suspected diagnosis, to assess the extent and type of fracture, to rule out other injuries and … Diagnostics | Outer ankle fracture
Non-surgical treatment A non-operative or even conservative therapy of an external ankle fracture (ankle fracture) is a good alternative compared to a surgical intervention, which of course involves the general risks of surgery. A prerequisite for the non-operative therapy of an external ankle fracture is that the fracture is uncomplicated and stable. A bone fracture … Non-surgical treatment | Outer ankle fracture
Surgical therapy for an external ankle fracture All displaced ankle fractures or those with unstable injury of the syndesmosis must be operated. An exact restoration of the axis, length and rotation of the ankle bones is crucial for the success of the therapy. An emergency indication for immediate surgery of the external ankle fracture exists … Surgery after an external ankle fracture
Aftercare After successful surgery of the external ankle fracture, an early functional follow-up treatment can take place, i.e. the mobility of the ankle joint can be trained while relieving the operated leg. A lower leg cast is only necessary in the case of extensive fractures. The inserted wound tubes (Redon drainages) are removed on the … Aftercare | Surgery after an external ankle fracture
The physician sees the classic picture of an external ankle fracture as follows: Swelling Hematoma discoloration (bruise) Pain Misalignment Function restriction (Funktio laesa) Depending on the extent of the fracture and the accompanying injuries, the above-mentioned signs (symptoms) of an external ankle fracture occur in varying degrees and locations. On reaching the doctor, the injured … Symptoms of an external ankle fracture
