What type of fracture is a lateral malleolus fracture?

What type of fracture is a lateral malleolus fracture?

A lateral malleolus (muh-LEE-uh-lus) fracture is a type of broken ankle that happens when part of the fibula just above the ankle joint fractures.

Can you walk on a fractured lateral malleolus?

You may walk on the leg as much as pain allows, and if you have been given a boot you should gradually use it less and less over four to six weeks as the pain settles. Sometimes the pain may persist but if you are walking further each day this is not uncommon. Most injuries heal without any problems.

How do you fix a lateral malleolus fracture?

Lateral malleolus fractures are stable ankle fractures, and you usually don’t need surgery. They can happen when you take an awkward step and roll your ankle. To treat these ankle fractures, aim to reduce pain and swelling. Use ice, keep your ankle elevated, and take anti-inflammatory medication if you need it.

What is a lateral malleolus fracture?

A lateral malleolus fracture is a fracture of the fibula. There are different levels at which that the fibula can be fractured. The level of the fracture may direct the treatment. Different levels of lateral malleolus fractures.

Does lateral malleolus fracture require surgery?

Lateral malleolus fractures are often stable and can be treated without surgery. When a lateral malleolus fracture is accompanied by a sprain of the ligament on the inside of the ankle (the deltoid ligament), your injury may be unstable and may require surgery.

Where is the lateral malleolus fracture?

Lateral malleolus fracture—The lateral malleolus is the point located on the outside of the leg where the fibula articulates with the talus. A lateral malleolus fracture is, strictly speaking, a broken distal fibula.

Does lateral malleolus fracture need surgery?

What is the function of the lateral malleolus?

The role of the lateral malleolus as a stabilizing factor of the ankle joint: preliminary report.