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Ankle fractures are very popular injuries with active people particularly involved in sports and sometimes happen when patients slip and twist their ankles aggressively.
When it comes to our musculoskeletal health, few things are as crucial as the care we give to our ankles. Whether you're an athlete seeking to recover from a sports injury or an individual suffering from chronic ankle pain, finding the right orthopedic surgeon is valuable. At Dr. Rami Hamed Center in Dubai, you can rest assured that you're in the hands of a world-class expert, Dr. Rami Hamed, One of the best orthopedic surgeons in the region.
There are also some sub-types for these fractures which indicate the stability and the need for surgical fixation.
The treatment for ankle fractures depends on the type and severity of the fracture:
We usually fix the lateral malleolus or distal fibula with a lag screw which holds the 2 fragments together before we apply a neutralization plate to eliminate the forces around the fracture site allowing that to heal.
In surgical cases, we usually fix the lateral malleolus or distal fibula with a lag screw which holds the two fragments together before we apply a neutralization plate to eliminate the forces around the fracture site, allowing it to heal.
Post-operatively, we apply a splint around the ankle for approximately 10 days. After that, we either put on a full cast or an air cast, allowing the patient to partially weight-bear with the help of crutches. Most of these fractures heal within 6 weeks, after which the patient may require physiotherapy to regain their strength and full range of motion of the ankle joint.
Fractures of the medial malleolus can also occur and can be treated conservatively or surgically depending on displacement and other associated injuries. Complex injuries that involve fractures of both the medial and lateral side and even the posterior part of the ankle joint almost always require surgical fixation for superior results.
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