Bimalleolar fracture
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| Bimalleolar fracture | |
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| Surgically treated bimalleolar fracture | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown[1] that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.[1]
Surgical treatment will often be required, usually an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF). This involves the surgical reduction, or realignment, of the fracture followed by the implementation of surgical implants to aid in the healing of the fracture.[2]