What Is the Rate of Displacement of Occult Posterior Malleolus Fractures in Nailed Tibial Shaft Fractures?

Conclusions: The incidence of radiographically observable PMF associated with tibial shaft fractures is high, even without a preoperative computed tomography screening protocol in place. In patients without an appreciable PMF on injury films, less than 1% (2/600) had displacement of a large, clinically significant PMF with nail placement. Level of Evidence: Prognostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research