Common Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
how common are ankle fractures?
A
very
2
Q
what injury usually causes ankle fractures?
A
inversion injury with a rotational force applied to the foot
3
Q
what are the classifications of ankle fracture?
A
weber a, b and c
4
Q
where is weber a?
A
below the joint line
5
Q
where is weber b?
A
level with the joint line
6
Q
where is weber c?
A
above the joint line
7
Q
why do you always check the medial maliolar and deltoid ligament?
A
pain=instability
8
Q
what is a talus shift?
A
the talo is not under the tibia
