Greater and lesser tuberosity fractures
B. Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity
Issues
- > 5 mm displaced needs ORIF
- superior displacement will cause impingement
- up to 25% associated with cuff tear
- repair of cuff important step
fractures
Bimalleolar and Trimalleolar Fractures
| Bimalleolar fractures | Trimalleolar fractures |
|---|---|
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Fibular + medial malleolus Fibular + posterior malleolus |
Fibular + Medial malleolus + Posterior malleolus Fibula fractures
Weber Classification of fibula fractures
Femoral neck stress fracturesFemoral Neck Stress Fractures
Aetiology
Athletes with increase activity / distance Women with eating disorders / amenorrhea
Types
Compression / inferior neck - < 50% protective weight bear - > 50% emergent ORIF
Tension side / superior neck - emergent ORIF
Distal Femur FracturesAO Classification
Types
1. Supracondylar 2. Unicondylar 3. Intracondylar
Xrays
Supracondylar / Extra-condylar
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