ORIF tongue type

Extra-articular Fractures

1.  Anterior process

 

Part of complex sprain / easily missed

- non operative if small

- ORIF if large and displaced

 

2.  Tuberosity fractures

 

Need ORIF if displaced

- have T Achilles attached and can put skin under threat

- ORIF (usually closed reduction and screw)

 

Calcaneum Tuberosity Fracture