There are many ways to surgically repair a fracture of the distal fibula. One such technique is to utilize...
Stryker VariAx® Distal Fibula Locking Plate System
The Stryker VariAx® Distal Fibula Locking Plate System offers multiple types of titanium plates intended to treat any type of distal fibular fracture. The company’s polyaxial locking mechanism allows surgeons to insert screws at variable angles to address location and geometry of a given fracture. Coupled with a low profile, these plates offer a stable fixation with minimal irritation to the surrounding soft tissue.
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There are a few different options when deciding how to operatively manage a lateral malleolar fracture. The modality most...
The fibula is the smaller of the two bones between the knee and ankle. It is lateral to the...
Fracture of the distal fibula (lateral malleolus) occur commonly due to inversion or twisting in jury to the ankle....
The procedure that is most commonly performed for unstable fractures of the lateral malleolus, also known as the distal...
A single plate with multiple screws are commonly utilized for lateral malleolar fractures. Some of the basic principles of...
