CME OnDemand: 2022 Advanced Foot and Ankle: Challenging Conditions, Expert Teaching-Hallux Rigidus: Which Option Is Best for Me? - Posterior Malleolus Fractures: A New Appreciation for This Commonly Seen Fracture

Hallux Rigidus: Which Option Is Best for Me? - Posterior Malleolus Fractures: A New Appreciation for This Commonly Seen Fracture

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Jason Rudolph, an orthopedic surgeon, discusses posterior malleolus fractures. He begins by introducing himself and his experience in the field. He explains that fractures to the posterior rim of the tibia can occur in up to 50% of ankle fractures. He discusses the historical treatment of these fractures and the lack of consensus on the best treatment. However, with the use of advanced imaging, the fracture patterns can now be more fully understood, allowing for a more individualized approach to treatment. Dr. Rudolph provides tips and tricks for diagnosing and treating these fractures, including the use of CT scans and gravity stress views. He discusses the anatomy of the distal tibia and the importance of the posterior malleolus for stability. He then explains various classification systems for these fractures and the surgical indications for each type. Dr. Rudolph also discusses the approaches for fixation and provides some case examples. He concludes by highlighting the importance of directly fixing unstable posterior malleolar fractures and the potential for not needing to fix the syndesmosis after posterior malleolar fixation. This video was found on the Foot and Ankle Webinar YouTube channel and was presented by Dr. Jason Rudolph.

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Jason Rudolph, MD

Keywords

posterior malleolus fractures

ankle fractures

individualized approach

diagnosing

surgical indications

fixation approaches