Musculoskeletal Key

Figure 6.1 AP radiograph shows a trimalleolar ankle fracture Figure 6.2 Lateral radiograph shows a dislocated tibiotalar joint with a sizeable posterior malleolus fracture fragment Treatment Considerations/Planning/Tests Needed Ankle fractures…

Figure 2.1 Anteroposterior X-ray post-injury and CT films showing intra-articular step Treatment and timing of surgery: Surgery was planned on the sixth day after swelling subsided. Plan was to elevate…