The lateral malleolus is the bone on the outside of the fibula. A lateral malleolus fracture is a type of ankle fracture that occurs when the fibula fractures just above the ankle joint. It is the ...

Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in adults. Some ankle fractures are "stable," so the patient can carry on walking on the ankle without the bones falling out of position. However, ...

Wearing a cast or ankle support for three weeks may be no worse than the usual six weeks for healing ankle fractures, suggest the findings of a randomized controlled trial. Wearing a cast or ankle ...

A person’s ankle may hurt for many reasons, from minor injuries to chronic medical conditions such as arthritis. Ankle pain can stem from a variety of injuries to the bones, muscles, and soft tissue ...

Complications may arise after ankle surgery that may prolong the healing process. Some experience nerve damage or other effects. Ankle surgery is a type of treatment that doctors may recommend if you ...

It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30% to 10% in the most common type of fracture. The key is a clear-cut ...

Background: Ankle osteoarthritis commonly involves sagittal malalignment with anterior translation of the talus relative to the tibia. Total ankle arthroplasty has become an increasingly popular ...