Common Fractures

Question 1

how common are ankle fractures?

Answer 1

very

Question 2

what injury usually causes ankle fractures?

Answer 2

inversion injury with a rotational force applied to the foot

Question 3

what are the classifications of ankle fracture?

Answer 3

weber a, b and c

Question 4

where is weber a?

Answer 4

below the joint line

Question 5

where is weber b?

Answer 5

level with the joint line

Question 6

where is weber c?

Answer 6

above the joint line

Question 7

why do you always check the medial maliolar and deltoid ligament?

Answer 7

pain=instability

Question 8

what is a talus shift?

Answer 8

the talo is not under the tibia