The distal fibular ... treatment facilitates anatomic reduction and, by allowing early motion, results in better restoration of function. Infection is infrequent, even with open fractures, though ...

He was intoxicated at the time. He required an open reduction and internal fixation of his right distal fibular fracture. A one-third tubular plate and 6 cortical screws were used for fixation.

Intraarticular distal tibial ... a type C pilon fracture with multiple complications (Figure): tibial osteomyelitis with circular cortical osteolysis (red arrow); healed fibular fracture with ...