Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Broken ankles may involve one or more of the three bones of the ankle joint—the ...

just behind the prominence of the ankle called the medial malleolus. The posterior tibialis tendon is responsible for foot and ankle inversion and plantar flexion, which are the two most important ...

Closed reduction by reversal of the injuring forces is often successful for those abduction-external rotation injuries in which the medial malleolar fracture is below the level of the plafond ...

Note the intact medial malleolus on the AP radiograph (3a) with a closed physis and the triplanar fracture through the physis on the lateral (3b) and MRI view (3c). This fracture occurs at a ...

Physical examination exhibited a cord-like structure over the medial malleolus in 58.6%, and a posterior tibial tendon (sub)luxation could be provocated in 54.2%. MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography ...

Open saphenous vein harvest involves a linear incision that, according to requirement, can extend from the medial malleolus to the groin. However, this technique is associated with substantial ...

High-risk stress fractures include: the pars interarticularis of the spine, the tension side of the femoral neck, the patella, the anterior tibia (the ‘dreaded black line’), the medial malleolus, the ...

The Celtics will begin their title defense without a key member from last year's historic run. Kristaps Porzingis is still a member of Boston's roster but will begin the 2024-25 season on the ...

We all love riding motorcycles in summer; long days, bright sunshine and (hopefully) no need for cumbersome all-weather, year-round clothing. This might keep us warm in winter but in summer, thick ...