Ankle injuries

Question 1

what is the classification used for ankle fractures ?

Answer 1

weber classification

Question 2

what is the weber classification

Answer 2

 Relation of fibula # to joint line
 A: below joint line
 B: at joint line
 C: above joint line

Question 3

what are the treatments for the different types of ankle fractures ?

Answer 3

Weber A
 Boot or below-knee POP

 Non-displaced Weber B/C  Below-knee POP

 Displaced Weber B/C
 Closed reduction and POP if anatomical reduction achieved
ORIF if closed reduction fails

Question 4

what two things would indicate an ankle should be Xray

Answer 4

Tenderness along distal 6cm of posterior tib / fib
including posterior tip of the malleoli.

 Inability to bear weight both immediately and in
ED

Question 5

what is the medial ligament called in the ankle?

Answer 5

deltoid ligament

Question 6

is the lateral or medial ligaments in the ankle more commonly injured ?

Answer 6

lateral

- inversion injury