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Ankle fractures are common lower limb injuries which can leave long-term sequelae if treatment is suboptimal. Anatomical reduction of the medial, lateral, and posterior malleolus fractures is essential to restore the mechanics and a normal range of ankle motion. Type C fractures require special attention to ensure optimum reduction of the syndesmosis. In this chapter we report on reduction and fixation tips and tricks of this common injury.

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Panagiotis Douras

  2. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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Douras, P., Giannoudis, P.V. (2020). Ankle Fractures. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Fracture Reduction and Fixation Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24608-2_29

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