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The Lauge-Hansen classification is a system of categorizing ankle fractures based on the foot position and the force applied. [1] Classification
Ankle fractures may result from excessive stress on the joint such as from rolling an ankle or from blunt trauma. [1] [2] Types of ankle fractures include lateral malleolus, medial malleolus, posterior malleolus, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar fractures. [1] The Ottawa ankle rule can help determine the need for X-rays. [2]
Pages in category "Ankle fracture classifications" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. ... Lauge-Hansen classification; R. Ruedi–Allgower ...
It is also classified as a Type C ankle fracture according to the Danis-Weber classification system. [4] The Maisonneuve fracture is similar to the Galeazzi fracture in the sense that there is an important ligamentous disruption in association with the fracture. [5] The fracture is named after the surgeon Jules Germain François Maisonneuve. [6]
Avulsion fracture of the anterior colliculus involving the superficial deltoid ligament: B Intermediate fracture C Fracture at the level of the plafond (Lauge-Hansen external rotation-abduction type) D Plafond fracture (Lauge-Hansen supination-adduction type)
A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown [ 1 ] that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.
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Le Fort's fracture of the ankle: Léon Clément Le Fort: vertical fracture of distal fibula with avulsion of medial malleolus: LeFort's fracture of the ankle at Who Named It? Lisfranc fracture: Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin: fracture dislocation of midfoot: forced plantar flexion of foot or dropping heavy weight on foot: Lisfranc fracture at ...