Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Regarding ankle fracture, where on the ankle is the "posteromedial fracture fragment" (1 screw) and "posterolateral fracture fragment" (2 screws)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Medial/ lateral: Medial is the inner side of the ankle, lateral the outer side. Posterior is towards the back. Hope it helps .
Answered 8/12/2015
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm about two months post-op from a right ankle bimalleolar fracture with screws and plates. What exercises should I be doing now? Have walking boot.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do metal plate and screws in ankle cause the bone to get crushed (or cause bigger injuries) if the same ankle gets re-fractured in the future?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should ankle plates and screws be removed in younger patients even if they cause no problems due to a risk for later fractures or chronic infections?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have 2 screws in my ankle because of a triplane fracture 3 months ago and i still feel pain when running etc should I be worried? What should I do?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Where exactly on ankle is a "posteromedial fracture fragment" and a "posterolateral fracture fragment" requiring screws? (Trimalleolar fx).
If I had one minor ankle fracture (medial mallous) and had two screws put in what is progression to walking? (No damage to tissue or tendons)
Post ankle surgery bimalleous fracture with two screws one side, plate and screws other side. Done 10/21/14. PT daily home. Skin tight both sides. Why?
I had to have two screws in my ankle and also have fractured fibula. Still really hurting after five weeks in cast. Is this normal?
I had a plate and 7 screws removed from my ankle one week ago, 3 years after a fracture. I am weight bearing from start, but was sent home with a boot. I have been walking also without it. Is there any benefit to the boot other than added protection?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
