Bimalleolar fracture
Bimalleolar Fracture
A Bimalleolar Fracture (pronunciation: bi-ma-leo-lar frac-ture) is a type of ankle fracture that involves a break at two points of the ankle: the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus.
Etymology
The term "Bimalleolar" is derived from the Latin words "bis" meaning "twice" and "malleolus" meaning "little hammer". The term "fracture" comes from the Latin "fractura" meaning "a break".
Description
A Bimalleolar Fracture typically occurs as a result of a twisting or rotating injury, such as a fall or a sudden change in direction when running. This type of fracture is considered unstable because it affects both sides of the ankle joint, making it difficult for the patient to bear weight on the affected foot.
Related Terms
- Ankle Fracture: A break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint.
- Medial Malleolus: The bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle.
- Lateral Malleolus: The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle.
- Trimalleolar Fracture: A fracture that involves all three malleoli of the ankle.
Treatment
Treatment for a Bimalleolar Fracture typically involves surgery to realign the bones and fix them in place with screws and plates. This is followed by a period of immobilization and physical therapy to restore strength and mobility to the ankle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bimalleolar fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Bimalleolar fracture
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