Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Foot and Ankle

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43 Arthroscopic-Assisted Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Ankle

FIGURE 43.15 A-C. Postoperative radiographic imaging demonstrating well-aligned fracture with no hardware complications approximately 2 weeks postoperative from surgery. Patient was following standard postoperative protocol of 2 weeks non–weight bearing in a splint then transitioned into a fracture boot.

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FIGURE 43.16 A, B. Radiographic imaging 3 months postoperatively following trimalleolar ankle fracture open reduction and internal fixation with well-healed fracture with hardware in place after weight bearing for 2 months.