Lateral Talar Subluxation Measurements in Nonoperatively Managed Weber B Ankle Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lateral talar subluxation (LTS) was introduced as a measurement tool for evaluating isolated Weber B ankle fractures, with LTS >4 mm on gravity stress (GS) radiographs possibly indicating need for surgery. This study reviews LTS measurements in nonoperatively managed isolated Weber B fibula fractures to further investigate the validity of this previously stated cutoff.

Methods

The senior authors previously reported outcomes of a novel algorithm for nonoperative management of isolated Weber B ankle fractures. Outcome scores reported include American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot, Olerud-Molander (OMA), Foot and Ankle Ability Measure for activities of daily living (FAAM/ADL), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores. All patients achieved union of th

SUBMITTER: Ge L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10363887 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature