LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Results presented here showed so-called “quadrimalleolar” fractures may represent a significant portion of ankle fracture injuries, despite its relatively limited presence ...

Results from a randomized clinical trial showed fixation of the medial malleolus after fibular stabilization may not be superior to non-fixation. “When operating on unstable ankle fractures ...

The mean age was 43 (SD 14) and 25 had a unimalleolar fracture and 21 a bi- or trimalleolar. Surgical techniques and immobilization routines were the same as described above.

Solorzano was taken by ambulance to a hospital and was diagnosed with a trimalleolar fracture of her left ankle. She was discharged with instructions to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon.