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World J Orthop. May 18, 2021; 12(5): 254-269
Published online May 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i5.254
Published online May 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i5.254
Table 1 Summary of main criteria for conservative indication in isolated distal fibula fractures treatment
| Nonoperative treatment | |
| Displacement | < 2 mm |
| Medial stability | MCS < 4 mm in AP/mortise view and/or in dynamic radiographs view |
| Poor bone and skin quality | |
| Long time lapse from injury | |
| Advanced age, low functional demand | |
| High risk of local and general complications | |
Table 2 Summary of main criteria for surgical indication in isolated distal fibula fractures treatment
| Surgical treatment | |
| Displacement | > 2-5 mm |
| Medial instability | MCS > 4 mm in AP/mortise view or in dynamic radiographs view |
| Type C | Any displacement |
- Citation: Canton G, Sborgia A, Maritan G, Fattori R, Roman F, Tomic M, Morandi MM, Murena L. Fibula fractures management. World J Orthop 2021; 12(5): 254-269
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v12/i5/254.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v12.i5.254