A member asked:

Regarding ankle fracture, where on the ankle is the "posteromedial fracture fragment" (1 screw) and "posterolateral fracture fragment" (2 screws)?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

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