CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Controversies in Ankle Fractures

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In this video, Dr. Sarah Limignacci discusses ankle fractures and the controversies surrounding their treatment. She begins by explaining the common types of ankle fractures and their prevalence. Dr. Limignacci emphasizes the importance of timely reduction and examines the criteria for determining stability in ankle fractures, including intact medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, and deltoid ligament. She explores four controversies in ankle fracture treatment: stress testing lateral malleolus fractures, fixation of the syndesmosis, management of posterior malleolus fractures, and treatment of deltoid ligament injuries. Dr. Limignacci shares her opinions on each controversy, favoring weight-bearing stress tests for lateral malleolus fractures, suture button fixation for the syndesmosis, and individualized treatment approaches for posterior malleolus and deltoid ligament injuries. She concludes by acknowledging that while ankle fractures are common, there is still ongoing debate regarding the most effective treatment strategies.

Keywords

ankle fractures

treatment controversies

types of ankle fractures

stability criteria

controversies in ankle fracture treatment