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Malleolar fractures include the distal portion of the tibia and fibula, without any interest of the mid-joint portion. Classification, indication and surgical timing, goals of the surgery and surgical technique for these lesions are the main topics that need a careful consideration.
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Daghino, W., Massè, A., Marcolli, D. (2018). Malleolar Fractures. In: Foot and Ankle Trauma Injuries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69617-1_2
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