Isolated fracture of the lateral malleolus requires no treatment
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154764Abstract
54 patients with isolated SE II fractures through the lateral malleolus, with 2 mm maximum dislocation, were treated with an elastic bandage and immediate weight bearing. 2 patients suffered dislocation but both should not, on reassessment, have been included in the study. 49 of the remaining patients were assessed after an average of 1.5 years. All but 4 patients had very minor, if any, symptoms. The average sick leave was 6.3 weeks and the patients were back to normal activity in about 4 months. This virtual nontreatment was safe and beneficial to both the patients and the health service.Downloads
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Published
1992-01-01
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Ryd, L., & Bengtsson, S. (1992). Isolated fracture of the lateral malleolus requires no treatment. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(4), 443–446. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154764
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