Thankfully, about two thirds of these are uni-malleolar fractures (only one malleolus is broken), but about 20 percent are bi-malleolar (two malleoli are broken) and up to 10 percent are tri ...

A fracture of the lateral malleolus usually means a person will have to avoid placing weight on their ankle for at least a few weeks. Normally, you can return to daily activity in 3 to 4 months.

Posterior malleolus fracture. There are different options for surgery on this malleolus. One option involves inserting screws that run from the front to the back of the ankle or the other way around.

Posterior malleolar fractures are typically associated with fractures of the medial and lateral malleoli, which, after stabilization of the posterior fragment, ...

For the medial malleolus fracture. The procedure is the same as for the lateral malleolus fracture. Bone grafts, which are transplanted bone, are sometimes used if the damage is too extreme.

By Dr. Jeff Hersh More Content Now Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made u… ...

By Dr. Jeff Hersh More Content Now Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of t… ...

Since his description, the term "Pott's fracture" has often been applied to bimalleolar fractures; however, in Pott's original description, neither malleolus was broken, which makes the eponym ...

By Dr. Jeff Hersh More Content Now Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of t… ...

By Dr. Jeff Hersh More Content Now Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made u… ...

By Dr. Jeff Hersh More Content Now Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made u… ...