Fibula fractures
Weber Classification of fibula fractures
Ankle sprain
- eversion / external rotation
Ankle fractures
Inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon in the midsubstance 2 - 6 cm from insertion
Early < 3 - 6 months
- most common
Benign intramedullary cartilage lesion
Movement of iliopsoas tendon over femoral head / iliofemoral ridge / iliofemoral ligament
Athletes with increase activity / distance
Women with eating disorders / amenorrhea
Compression / inferior neck
- < 50% protective weight bear
- > 50% emergent ORIF
Tension side / superior neck
- emergent ORIF