Webber classification Flashcards
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Describe what the WEBBER A,B AND C Classification is ?
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This is a description for distal fibula fractures.
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What is Webber A ?
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Fracture below the syndesmosis.
Usually transverse.
Sometimes can be an associated medial malleolus fracture.
Caused by inversion
3
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What is Webber B ?
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Usually an oblique fracture at the level of the syndesmosis.
Caused by inversion
4
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What is Webber C ?
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This is a fracture above the level of the syndesmosis.
Results from adduction pronation and external rotation.
5
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What is a Webber C type injury associated with ?
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A Maisonneuve injury and requires a whole tib/fib Xray to be done.
Also a posterior malleolus fracture
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