Ankle fractures are common injuries that can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. The treatment of these fractures often involves surgical intervention, with two primary fixation ...

Published results showed time to weight-bearing after open reduction and internal fixation in patients with ankle fractures ...

One significant advancement in external fixation is the development of parallel distraction apparatuses (PDAs) that are tailored to specific types of foot and ankle deformities. A study introduced ...

If rigid fixation is possible ... In general, the side of the ankle subject to compression forces should be explored first, so that loose fragments of bone or cartilage may be more easily ...

Zimmer Biomet is taking steps to expand its foot and ankle orthopedics business with a $1.1 billion deal to acquire ...

A more extensive high ankle injury (grade 2 or 3) may require surgical intervention and internal fixation. The typical recovery time for a high ankle sprain that doesn't require surgery is between ...

Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral x-rays reveal an AO/OTA Type 43-C3 distal tibia pilon fracture with extensive articular involvement; (right images) AP and lateral x-rays of the right ankle following ...

(A) Nonunion of attempted ankle fusion. Note the loosening around staple. (B) Revision fusion performed with external fixator. (C) Successful arthrodesis. (A) Nonunion of attempted ankle fusion.

Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC expanded its product portfolio by acquiring Metalogix’s external fixation systems.

It will continue to revolutionize external fixation with its simplistic and ... edge surgical technology to advance care in foot, ankle, and trauma surgery. I look forward to working with the ...