Among 43 matched patients in each group, results showed both groups had a median posterior malleolus fragment size of 17%, as well as similar results in terms of patient-reported outcome measures.

It is treated like a sprain. Isolated medial or posterior malleolar fractures may be stable, but since it takes more force to break these bones they are not uncommonly unstable.

Researchers in Singapore have determined a connection between the posterior malleolar fragment size in trimalleolar fractures and the likelihood of undesirable postoperative outcome. &ldquo ...

Posterior malleolar fractures are typically associated with fractures of the medial and lateral malleoli, which, after stabilization of the posterior fragment, should be managed by the same ...

If an associated fracture of the posterior malleolus is present, an injury of the posterior syndesmosis ligament is likely, which causes further instability of the ankle.

The largest study to date with computed tomography and multiplanar reconstruction debunks many commonly held views about complex ankle fractures. (Brown SD et al. 2004; 183:1489-1495.) ...

Fractures of the lateral malleolus, medial malleolus and posterior malleolus often require surgery if they occur in combination, as the ankle becomes unstable and prone to arthritis if not ...