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  2. Ankle fracture - Wikipedia

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    An ankle fracture is a break of one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. [1] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising , and an inability to walk on the injured leg. [ 1 ] Complications may include an associated high ankle sprain , compartment syndrome , stiffness, malunion , and post-traumatic arthritis .

  3. List of eponymous fractures - Wikipedia

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    foot dislocation through talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints with associated fractures, usually after ankle twisting.treated in a non weight bearing cast for 6–8 weeks: Chopart's fracture dislocation at Who Named It? Clay shoveller's fracture: Clay shovellers: spinous process fracture of C6, C7 or T1: forced hyperflexion of neck

  4. Jones fracture - Wikipedia

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    A Jones fracture is a broken bone in a specific part of the fifth metatarsal of the foot between the base and middle part [8] that is known for its high rate of delayed healing or nonunion. [4] It results in pain near the midportion of the foot on the outside. [2] There may also be bruising and difficulty walking. [3] Onset is generally sudden. [4]

  5. Calcaneal fracture - Wikipedia

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    If the bones are not properly aligned surgery is generally required. [1] Returning the bones to their normal position results in better outcomes. [2] Surgery may be delayed a few days as long as the skin remained intact. [1] About 2% of all fractures are calcaneal fractures. [2] However, they make up 60% of fractures of the mid foot bones. [2]

  6. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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    [1] [6] There are three major tendons that maintain stability at the ankle joint; anterior extensors, medial flexors and lateral peroneal, these tendons facilitate movement around the ankle, foot and toes. [18] Malleolar fractures are related to ankle twisting or shearing injury, these fractures are often associated with ligament injury. [18]

  7. Trimalleolar fracture - Wikipedia

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    Surgical repair using open reduction and internal fixation is generally required, and because there is no lateral restraint of the foot, the ankle cannot bear any weight while the bone knits. This typically takes six weeks in an otherwise healthy person, but can take as much as twelve weeks.

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