CME OnDemand: 2022 Advanced Foot and Ankle: Challenging Conditions, Expert Teaching-Hindfoot and Midfoot Trauma: The Fix Is On - IM Fibula Fracture Fixation: Advantages to Plate/Screws

Hindfoot and Midfoot Trauma: The Fix Is On - IM Fibula Fracture Fixation: Advantages to Plate/Screws

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Video Summary

In this video, a surgeon discusses the benefits of using the Arthrex Fibula Nail for ankle fractures. The surgeon highlights the importance of considering all components of the injury, including bone, ligaments, and cartilage. They emphasize the use of pre-op CT scans and arthroscopy to fully assess and treat the injury. The surgeon also explains the advantages of the Fibula Nail, such as proximal talons for fixation, smaller incisions, faster healing, and less post-op pain and swelling. They provide evidence from studies and their own experience to support the superiority of the Fibula Nail over traditional plating techniques. The surgeon concludes by demonstrating the ease of the nail technique in a video.

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Chris Hodgkins, MD

Keywords

Arthrex Fibula Nail

ankle fractures

pre-op CT scans

arthroscopy

fixation