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ankle

[′aŋ·kəl]

(anatomy)

The joint formed by the articulation of the leg bones with the talus, one of the tarsal bones.

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As far as we are aware this has never been used for ankle fractures before.

What a swell idea!

Functional outcome of patient was assessed by means of the ankle fracture scoring scale of Olerud and Molander.

Surgical Treatment of Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries with Syndesmosis Elastic Hook

On the other hand, damage to the posterior tibial tendon and/or its retinacula can be associated with ankle fractures [7, 8].

Ultrasound Guidance in Performing a Tendoscopic Surgery to Treat Posterior Tibial Tendinitis: A Useful Tool?

DISCUSSION: Prompt operative treatment of displaced ankle fractures decreases morbidity and improves functional outcome.

Study of functional outcome of surgical management of unstable malleolar fractures in adults: a case report

Early mobilization of ankle fracture after open reduction and internal fixation.

Results of open reduction and internal fixation in closed bimalleolar Pott's fracture of ankle in adults

Ankle arthritis usually occurs years after an ankle fracture or recurrent sprains," explains Mr Hodgson.

Advancing ankle surgery

Ciel suffered a double ankle fracture in a 1-0 away win over Sharjah on the opening day of the season but despite returning to training this week, Hammad said he still wouldn't feature in the club's foreign quartet.

Ciel out for the second half of the season

Effective postoperative management is a critical issue in patients who undergo operative treatment for ankle fractures as well, since these patients often require narcotic administration and overnight hospitalization after ankle fracture fixation.

The impact of popliteal block on postoperative medication administration and time to discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit

Patients were excluded if they had a history of ankle fracture or pilon fracture confirmed by radiological examination or surgery.

The morphology of medial malleolus and its clinical relevance

Colonel Yemishyan said that a fireman got an ankle fracture and was hospitalized.

Twenty-six special vehicles still fighting high severity fire at Spayka Company building

The most common ankle fracture is an isolated malleolar fracture that represents 66% of all ankle fractures.

PHILOS humerus plate for a distal tibial fracture

Izzie walks with a limp because of a painful ankle fracture and has chronic skin irritations which have become infected.